Looking for more than just a typical finance role?
This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact position within a fast-paced logistics environment, where finance and operations intersect daily.

Our client is a respected player in the logistics sector, operating in a high-transparency, high-accountability environment. With a lean, entrepreneurial team, this role offers hands-on exposure to operational finance, FX tracking, invoicing structures, and executive-level reporting — all within a single, dynamic position.

This opportunity is best suited to an analytical and structured thinker who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and translating raw data into meaningful financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a Junior Financial Accountant
• Own and maintain order and financial databases, ensuring full data integrity
• Convert operational data into accurate, invoice-ready packs with supporting documentation
• Manage reconciliations across suppliers, transporters, fuel, ports, and clients
• Prepare weekly operational performance reports (e.g. tonnage, cost per ton, margins)
• Produce monthly financial reports, including cash flow, debtors ageing, and payables
• Monitor FX rates and assess their impact on margins and transactions
• Support Board and EXCO reporting through structured financial packs
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvements in reporting and controls

Minimum Requirements

• BCom in Accounting or Finance (Honours advantageous)
• Completed or partially completed articles (advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills (essential) and experience working with financial databases
• Proven experience in financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Exposure to logistics, supply chain, or operational finance (advantageous)
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems

Key Competencies

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently in a lean, high-responsibility environment
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

What’s in It for You

• Real ownership and accountability from day one
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting
• A structured yet flexible working environment within a growing business