• Our client, a leading player in the temperature-controlled storage and logistics industry, is seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Finance Executive to join their leadership team in Durban. This is a crucial role for a finance leader who can navigate the intricacies of warehousing, distribution, and port-clearing services, particularly for the perishable goods and food/beverage sectors.
• This role offers a chance to drive financial strategy for a growing organisation backed by private equity, focusing on optimising operations and supporting significant national expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Management: Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategy for a high-volume logistics operation.
• Operational Finance Oversight: Manage and oversee the full financial function, including general ledger, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and cash flow management.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Finance: Provide deep financial analysis and control over operational costs, including warehousing (frozen, chilled, and ambient), transportation, and port-clearing activities.
• Reporting & Governance: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS, and maintain a robust internal control framework.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key financial partner to the Managing Director, Executive team, and investors.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualification: CA(SA) designation is mandatory.

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years post-articles experience in a senior financial management or executive role.
• Industry Expertise (Essential): Proven, hands-on experience in the Logistics, Supply Chain, Freight, or Cold Storage sectors. Deep understanding of the financial nuances of high-volume distribution, warehousing, and inventory management is essential.
• Skills: Strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, advanced proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.