Our client a leader in the shipping industry is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team based in Durban
MINIMUM REQIREMENTS
- Minium: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (3rd year major in Accounting)
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including management of Treasury, AP, and GL functions.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations.
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and audit management.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS
- Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
- Review income tax, deferred tax, and VAT calculations.
- Perform IFRS-specific validations (IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16).
- Ensure adherence to approved company financial policies and procedures.
- Monitor and implement procedures to achieve finance KPIs.
- Oversee internal controls and risk management processes.
- Manage and coordinate internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support annual budgeting and planning processes within agreed timelines.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Liaise with local and branch tax authorities.
- Oversee statutory obligations and respond to tax queries.
- Oversee debtors’ function to ensure KPIs are met.
- Review and monitor customer ageing in line with group processes.
- Lead resolution of disputed key customer accounts and conduct meetings with key accounts.
- Support annual credit account review process.
- Oversee and manage Treasury Accountant, including cash flow forecasting and monthly cash repatriation.
- Working with AP manager to assist with Prepayment’s and RFI clearance
- Oversee and manage the functions of the GL Accountant
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly with GBS
- Perform payroll reconciliations and journals.
- Coordinate with GBS and Ficom Finance teams, addressing queries and monitoring processes.
- Identify and drive systems and process enhancements.
- Partner with key business departments to support operational and strategic goals
