Financial Manager - - South Africa

I have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Manager to join a growing logistics company based in Cape Town. The ideal individual will be an experienced Financial Manager, someone who is ambitious, detail focused and hands on.

Responsibilities:

Prepare budgets and yearly sales forecasts
Report on variances from budget, reasons for variances
Evaluate insurance policies, ensure policies are updated and renewed to mitigate risks
Drive visibility of Inventory, Accounts Payable and Cash collection
Review overdue accounts drive collections, drive decrease in overdue receivables analyse operational drivers (Invoice process, shipping and invoicing quality etc.)
Monitor accounts payable performance
Weekly, monthly and long-term cash flow forecasts
Perform monthly profitability analysis , drive improvements and implement required process improvements
Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the companies
Monthly analysis of variable and fixed expenses, provide recommendations to management to improve profitability
Review, approve and analyze year end financial statements
Develop company strategy, provide financial analysis and guidance on all business activities, plans and targets
Monitor the day-to-day financial operations
Assist and oversee debtors, creditors and administrators, provide necessary support
Maintain relationships with internal staff and external service providers, contractors,banking institutions and auditors

Requirements:

Minimum BCom or equivalent tertiary qualification
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role, Previous experience working in logistics is advantageous
Advanced MS Office proficiency,
ERP System knowledge is essential
Must have excellent relationship building skills
High attention to detail

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