Head Of Finance BayheadA leading Logistics Company is looking for a Head of Finance - OPs Admin candidate.Job Description:Responsible for the Financial management, Internal control system & environment, and Operational Administration of the Durban operations. This position will provide key financial and administrative support to the business heads. Travel within South Africa may be required.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - FINANCE:Oversee operations of the department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.Prepare/review monthly management accounts and variances to budget.Perform working capital management and cash flow forecasting.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual ad hoc reports for executive and management.Perform variance analysis across business areas.Liaise with senior management on financial information.Analyse and review costs to ensure accuracy and completeness.Ensure adherence to and implementation of internal controls and group policies.Promptly attend to and resolve queries.Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecast preparation.Recommend cost-effective measures.Assist management with setting up financial procedures for new business lines and geographical areas.Provisional tax, year-end tax calculations, and tax return preparation.Manage the completion of both internal and external audits.Fixed asset management.Intercompany account management.Management of staff including accountants, debtors clerks, and creditors clerks.Management of the accrual accounting requirements.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - OPERATIONS:Management of a framework to ensure operational company policies are adhered to in operational administrative functions.Operational management reporting including volumes and revenue reporting.Provide a framework for the management of operational files and shipment accruals.Debtor management: Management of timely invoicing to customers and associated timely collection of funds from customers.Creditor management: Ensuring supplier invoices are processed timely and accurately by operations teams, including review and sign-off of supplier reconciliations.Management of key shipment metrics to ensure client service levels are maintained.Customer/supplier onboarding in line with company policy.CHARACTERISTICS:Solutions-driven individual.Problem-solving skills.Ability to face challenges with a positive attitude.Ability to function well under pressure.Demonstrates initiative and adaptability.Systematic and methodical.An assertive and confident disposition.A sense of urgency.A reliable, self-disciplined, enthusiastic team player with a “can-do” attitude.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:CA(SA) with 2-3 years' experience.Logistics industry experience (preferable).Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment.Ability to work accurately and within deadlines.Business and financial intelligence.High level of analytical skills.Attention to detail.Ability to plan, coordinate, organise and prioritise self and team.Very good organisational skills.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.Above-average Excel skills.Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.#J-18808-Ljbffr