About the position
Pinetown – An industry leader in storage and logistics is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency.
Our client is a trusted provider of specialist storage and logistics solutions, offering secure, temperature-controlled warehousing and reliable distribution services to a wide range of industries.
As a skilled Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the finance function, strengthen processes, and support the business in achieving its strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead a finance team, providing guidance and training where required
- Oversee full accounting function, including creditors, debtors, general ledger, and cash flow management
- Act as liaison between the business owner and the external accounting firm
- Restore and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, tax, and audit processes
- Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and expenditure control
- Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights to improve performance
- Manage bank reconciliations and treasury functions
- Implement corrective measures where financial processes have lapsed
- Ensure deadlines are consistently met for reporting and submissions
- Conduct regular team performance reviews and ensure departmental KPIs are achieved
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all financial information
- Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the department
Key Attributes:
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- High level of attention to detail
- Deadline-driven with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Requirements:
- Matric
- Relevant Qualification within Finance / Accounting
- Proven experience in a senior finance or accounting management role (cold storage or logistics industry experience advantageous)
- Extensive hands-on experience with the full accounting process from start to finish
- Solid understanding of financial controls, statutory compliance, and reporting
- Strong team management experience
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Remuneration:
R30,000 per month with review after probation
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- Accounting
- Financial
- Operations
- Management
- Logistics
- Cold Storage
