Job Description

Job Summary
OPERATIONS & FINANCE MANAGER - R840k-R720k pa - ATLANTIS
Our client, a leader in the Wholesale, Import/Export sector, is looking for a Senior Leader to join their team.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the full finance function while playing a strategic role in wider business operations.

• Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, including variance reviews.

• Leading cash flow forecasting and the annual budgeting cycle.

• Managing statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, IRP5s, etc.) and ensuring accurate reporting.

• Coordinating and finalising external audits, while upholding strong governance practices.

• Overseeing Debtors, Costings, and Orders teams, with a focus on development and leadership.

• Driving credit control activities, with the Credit Manager reporting into your function.

• Supporting sales through collaboration on pricing models, budgets, and forecasts.

• Managing relationships with banks, suppliers, and other service providers.

• Reviewing margins, manufacturing standard costs, and distribution expenses.

• Taking responsibility for IT systems development, procurement, and outsourced IT services.

• Overseeing bi-annual stock counts, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Maintaining effective cash management and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.

Requirements
REQUIRMENTS

• BCom degree, CIMA or CA(SA), 5+ years of hands-on business experience

• Solid working knowledge of Sage Pastel, and WMS advantageous.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced data analysis.

• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of guiding, mentoring, and motivating teams.

• Strong commercial awareness, problem-solving mindset, and well-developed negotiation skills.

• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance financial and business processes.

Benefits
BENEFITS

• Long term career opportunity

• Visible changes

• Mentorship

• Inherit a ship that runs like clockwork

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