About the position
DBN000278 - Group Finance Manager (Logistics) - Umhlanga
Purpose of the Job:
Leads the finance function, ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and effective management of accounting operations across the group.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Honours advantageous)
- Professional designation (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, PA(SA), CBAP(SA)) preferred
- 5–8 years’ experience in financial management, ideally in warehousing, logistics, or similar sectors
- Understanding of logistics and related industries (e.g., warehousing, freight, silo management)
- Familiarity with financial reporting standards and tax regulations
- Proficient in QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel
Technical Competencies & Experience:
- Oversee full finance function, reporting, consolidations, and year-end processes
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance monitoring
- Manage cash flow, treasury, controls, risk, and overall financial governance
- Lead and develop the finance team
- Ensure regulatory, tax, and audit compliance with strong internal controls and systems
- Support strategy through financial insights, pricing, profitability analysis, and business growth initiatives
Behavioral Competencies:
- High integrity and ethical conduct
- Accountable and results-driven
- Influential leadership presence
- Analytical and commercially focused
- Resilient under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Strong leadership and team management
Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Quickbooks
- tax
- freight
- warehousing
- logistics
