Key Performance Indicators
Preparation of the annual financial statements. Manage the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports. Ensure compliance with all acts and matters laid down by the Income Tax Act. Ensure implementation and management of cash procedures and systems in the branches are in place to act as checks and balance. Ensure compliance with company as well as IFRS budgetary and reporting requirements. Assessment of legal contracts. Manage and comply with statutory principles and reporting. Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting and conservation of assets. Approval of expenditures and position control documents, company budgets, salary reviews, ledger and account maintenance and data entry. Submission of budgets and trading results. Establish/maintain appropriate internal control safeguards. Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with IFRS. Analyse cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyse financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas. Ensure performance of management is measured against budgets, business plans, industry norms, prior year’s performance, etc. Prepare board reports on a quarterly basis. Monthly: provide accurate and timeous reports as requested by management. Identify ideas to increase motivation/ competencies. Ensure competency of employees for the work required. Communicate effectively with team. Support the recruitment and induction of new finance employees.  Capabilities and Competencies
Knowledge and understanding of the Clearing and Forwarding industry, including full supply chain, import and export process flows. Understanding of company policies and procedures, structure and reporting lines and business ethics and values. IFRS requirements. Business communication. People management and employee relations. Business understanding/ organisational knowledge. Computer skills; MS Office, MIS, and Pastel. Highly motivated and driven individual. Extremely good communication with internal and external clients/ suppliers. Excellent English and Afrikaans oral and written communication skills. High degree of accuracy and understanding of basic aspects of costing within the supply chain. Strong analytical skills. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure/deadline driven. Well groomed, friendly, professional, and representable.  Requirements
Own transport and valid driver’s license Office and client facing; available for network opportunities. Willing to work overtime and be available after business hours.  Qualifications and Experience
CTA (completed articles) / CA (SA) Minimum 3 years management experience required with at least 1 year in a similar environment. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*