Senior Finance Manager in Airfreight and Cargo, Johannesburg
Salix Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A leading airfreight and cargo company in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to lead their finance team. You will handle financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and support mergers and acquisitions. This is a great role for a CA(SA) with at least 7 years experience who wants to grow in a fast paced logistics environment.
About the role
This is a strategic leadership role where you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintain clean audits, and guide the finance team to deliver exceptional results. The company is a major player in airfreight and cargo handling across South African airports, dealing with time sensitive and high value goods.
You will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, leading budgeting and forecasting, managing audits, and driving process improvements. You will also get involved in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and valuation modelling. The environment is dynamic and fast paced, so you will need to be proactive and able to perform under pressure.
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Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7)
- CTA CA(SA)
- Completed SAICA Articles
- At least 7 years proven experience as a Financial Manager or in a similar senior finance role
- Minimum 5 years management experience within a finance department
- Minimum 5 years industry related experience within Cargo, Freight, or Transport sectors
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Accpac)
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial regulations
- Thorough knowledge of IFRS standards, VAT, Income Tax, and transfer pricing
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide finance teams towards strategic objectives
- Independent, proactive, and able to work well within a team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Outstanding time management and ability to perform under pressure
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and investigative capabilities
- Professional, positive, and proactive mindset
- Ability to manage departmental compliance with policies, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Skilled at resource planning, delegation, and managing peak financial periods
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a dedicated finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
- Oversee financial operations, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of all ledgers, cashbook, accounts, and reporting functions
- Manage internal and external audit processes and maintain strong internal controls
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for informed strategic decisions
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and manage banking relationships
- Support mergers and acquisitions through financial due diligence and valuation modelling
- Drive automation and process improvements across financial systems
Job details
- Organisation
- Salix Recruitment
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (7+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R108k to R117k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a senior role so make sure your CV highlights your CA(SA) qualification, SAICA articles, and any experience you have in cargo, freight, or transport. The company wants someone who can lead a team and handle complex financial work, so include examples of budgets you have managed, audits you have led, or M&A projects you have supported.
In the interview, be ready to talk about how you have improved financial processes or managed cash flow in a fast paced environment. They will likely ask about your knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and transfer pricing. Also show that you are a team player who can mentor others. Good luck!
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