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Lead finance in the fast lane: Tough industry, big numbers, and bigger impact.

This established transport and distribution business is looking for a strong, resilient finance leader who can hold their own in a high-pressure, rough-and-tumble environment. You will oversee a large finance team while working closely with operations to keep the business financially fit and moving forward.

Transport industry experience is essential, along with a solid understanding of CPK, fuel consumption calculations, and fleet cost management. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives where the pace is fast, the challenges are real, and the results are tangible.

• Managing the full finance function, including cash flow, budgets, audits, and AFS
• Monitoring and analysing CPK, transport costs, and fuel efficiency
• Implementing cost control and operational efficiency strategies
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a large finance team
• Partnering with leadership to deliver accurate, actionable financial reporting

• Completed BCom Degree

• Minimum 5 years senior finance experience in the transport industry
• Strong knowledge of CPK, fuel metrics, and cost analysis
• Resilient, assertive, and able to thrive in a demanding operational environment

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• Director

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Advertising Services

Overview

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This isn’t your average logistics company; this is the engine behind some of the biggest supply chains on the continent. Fast-paced, unapologetically ambitious, and growing like wildfire, they don’t just move goods - they move markets. With operations that span borders and numbers that break ceilings, they need a Financial Controller who can match their momentum and outpace their complexity. If you’re looking for a cushy corner office and a slow climb up the ladder … keep scrolling. This isn’t that job and they’re not that company.

• Full financial reporting and control
• Cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Oversight of fuel consumption and CPK calculations
• Cash flow management
• Liaising with Auditors, banks, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations
• Provide strategic insights to improve operational efficiency

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Controller in the transport/logistics industry (non-negotiable)
• Strong knowledge of CPK (cost per kilometre) and fuel consumption calculations
• Proficient in financial software and Excel
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills
• Based in or willing to relocate to Alberton

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Advertising Services

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Overview

Our client is a global leader in secondary power distribution solutions and is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to lead the finance function for their South African business unit. This is a senior-level role overseeing all financial activities for the company in South Africa, including reporting, forecasting, compliance, business partnering, and team leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with both local leadership and international finance stakeholders. The South African operations are based in Johannesburg, focusing on delivering reliable, high-performance power distribution solutions to utility, industrial, and commercial clients.

• Analyse and interpret monthly financial results.
• Perform variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary.
• Identify performance trends and provide actionable insights.
• Support executive decision-making with strategic financial input.
• Maintain accurate and compliant financial records.
• Develop and implement financial controls and procedures.
• Lead the annual audit process and manage external auditors.
• Ensure integrity of inventory and asset records.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets; analyse deviations between forecasts, budgets, and actuals; provide input into the medium-term strategic plan; monitor and manage cash flow and funding requirements.
• Treasury & Banking: Manage customer credit limits and ensure cash collections; handle foreign currency conversions with Group Treasury; maintain strong relationships with local banking partners.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with all direct and indirect local tax laws; liaise with local tax consultants and the Group Tax function.
• Business Partnering: Support senior leadership with financial data and advice; perform financial reviews of tenders and contracts; provide financial models to support key decisions; contribute to cost control and optimization initiatives.
• ERP & Business Systems Development: Represent Finance in the roll-out and enhancement of Microsoft D365; support continuous improvement in reporting and data accuracy; manage and develop the local finance team; conduct performance appraisals and training plans.
• Ad Hoc & Strategic Projects: Support outsourcing, cost reduction, and investment initiatives; undertake any additional duties to enhance financial operations.

• 5+ years of experience in a commercial or manufacturing finance environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
• Full driving license.
• Experience in the energy, manufacturing, or electrical supply industry.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 ERP system.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Staffing and Recruiting

Overview

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilise new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses.

Disclaimer: As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Responsible for performing and controlling general accounting duties, in support of the overall finance operations and to manage risk and ensure accuracy of financial information. The purpose of this role is to lead and support the statutory accounting team with the enhancement and oversight of the finance function for a several statutory entities within Momentum Investments. The role will entail a statutory, reporting and financial control components which will include the day to day running of the accounting function and providing finance support to the business (as a business partner).

• BCom/BCom Honours degree with 3-5 years relevant experience
• CA with 1 -2 years post articles experience (desirable)
• Understanding of internal finance processes and controls
• Knowledge of relevant financial transacting systems

• Conduct all general accounting duties done in line with accounting principles and within agreed timeframe, including creditor payment process, process and upload journals with agreed timeframes, month end accounting process, VAT reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Contain costs within budget parameters and ensure implementation of appropriate financial controls.
• Identify and implement opportunities for optimisation, within area of responsibility.
• Contribute to monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, in preparation for financial reporting.
• Compare expenses to budgets and identify reasons for variances, in order to provide financial insights in reporting.
• Assist with compiling reports and analysing variances, by providing accurate financial information.
• Assist in identify and reconciling discrepancies and problems in reports, to contribute to accurate financial reporting that creates business value.
• Contribute to the audit process and resolve any audit queries within set deadlines.
• Review monthly journals and ensure ad hoc invoices are captured timeously and accurately on the payments system.
• Execute the financial aspects of contracts and verify that all financial commitments listed in agreement are met based on terms written in contract.
• Investigate and resolve any financial queries.
• Provide insight and analysis to users of financial information by providing commentary thereon, including any trend analysis.
• Assist in the planning, developing and refining of the finance operating model as the needs and requirements of the business change.
• Focused on continually striving to improve reporting timelines and the quality and relevance of financial information being reported.
• Assist in refining and maintaining the internal financial control monitoring, reporting and auditing frameworks.

• Investigate internal client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate internal client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to internal clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

• Effective team management
• Assist the finance team members to consistently discharge their duties in terms of the business strategy process, both in terms of analysis and continuous effective communication
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

• Contribute to development of budgets to minimise expenditure and optimise profitability, in alignment with operational plans.
• Ensure accurate GL allocation of expenses.
• Contribute to the financial planning process within area.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

• Examining Information
• Meeting Timescales
• Managing Tasks
• Documenting Facts
• Checking Things
• Upholding Standards
• Interpreting Data
• Following Procedures

Financial Controller job vacancy in Paarden Island, Cape Town.

Financial Controller with formal Accounting / Finance qualifications and minimum 3-5 years’ experience, preferably in an Import / Export and Distribution environment required to assist the General Manager with full set of accounting books and management accounts and reports.

Minimum requirements:

• Accounting / Finance Degree required, or then at least 10 years’ relevant experience if no qualification completed
• Minimum 3-5 years’ financial experience with the formal qualification.
• Ability to perform full accounting and financial function required
• Syspro experience preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fleet Schedule and Posting
• Annual Audit
• Auditor Communication and Queries
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• BBEEE queries
• Budgets
• Cash book Posting
• Cash Flow Projections
• Checking Banks Daily
• Collections
• Costing
• Credit notes
• Creditors – Local & Foreign, Stock and Non-Stock
• Debit orders
• Debtors
• ECOM 2.0 Implementation of a new ordering platform
• Expense payments
• FICA/RICA queries etc
• Fixed Assets Register
• Forecasts
• Gross Margin Management
• Human Resources – Admin
• Insurance
• Internal Controls
• Inventory – Cycle Counts and Stock takes
• Journals
• Loading Payments
• Management accounts
• Month-end Procedures on Syspro
• Office Management
• Payroll and payroll prep
• Petty Cash Schedule and Balancing
• Policies and Procedures
• Pricing
• Processing of Creditors Payments
• Provisional Tax
• Purchase Requisitions Authorisations
• Reporting
• Sales Reports
• SARS APN applications when necessary
• SARS E-filing, queries and communication
• Tax
• VAT Audits, Prep and Reconciliation

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV.

Overview

Company: Jabu - Innovating Cash Management Across Southern Africa

Are you a finance professional with a sense of adventure? Are you ready to make a real impact with a fintech company transforming cash handling for suppliers, wholesalers, and businesses across Southern Africa? Join us at Jabu, where we're creating something massive—a groundbreaking ecosystem with cutting-edge technology, a multi-talented global team, and a rapidly growing market footprint in countries like Zambia, Namibia, and beyond.

About Jabu

Jabu is a YCombinator backed Southern African fintech company reshaping how businesses manage cash. With investments from the top venture capital firms worldwide, we're empowering wholesalers and suppliers with smart safes, cash digitization, and seamless reconciliation processes. Jabu's impact is felt across every touchpoint of cash handling, from Cash-in-Transit (CIT) logistics to real-time reconciliations that offer unmatched transparency and security. And as we keep expanding, we're driven by one vision: making cash management easier, safer, and more efficient for businesses across the region.

The Role: Finance Controller

As our Finance Controller, you will play a critical role in building and scaling Jabu's financial structure and controls to support our ambitious growth.

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support Jabu's rapid scaling in Southern Africa, managing key metrics and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting, to guide Jabu's financial trajectory in a high-growth environment
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial statements, compliance with regulations, and readiness for potential audits
• Cash Flow Management & Reconciliation: Design and manage efficient cash flow controls, reconciliation processes, and CIT operations, aligning with Jabu's mission to make cash management seamless for clients
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to company leadership, delivering financial insights that shape strategic decision-making and keep us at the forefront of the industry
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement financial process improvements, optimizing everything from cash handling to financial reporting for scalability and efficiency

• Experience in financial management, controlling, or similar roles—ideally within fintech, banking, or a high-growth, technology-driven environment
• Strong Knowledge of reconciliation, cash flow management, financial controls, and compliance standards
• Analytical & Strategic Mindset with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations that drive growth
• Willingness to Relocate to Zambia (and work across Southern Africa) for at least one year, with a strong desire to explore and contribute to emerging markets
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contribute to our collaborative, results-driven team

Overview

Company: Jabu - Innovating Cash Management Across Southern Africa

Are you a finance professional with a sense of adventure? Are you ready to make a real impact with a fintech company transforming cash handling for suppliers, wholesalers, and businesses across Southern Africa? Join us at Jabu, where we're creating something massive—a groundbreaking ecosystem with cutting-edge technology, a multi-talented global team, and a rapidly growing market footprint in countries like Zambia, Namibia, and beyond.

About Jabu

Jabu is a YCombinator backed Southern African fintech company reshaping how businesses manage cash. With investments from the top venture capital firms worldwide, we're empowering wholesalers and suppliers with smart safes, cash digitization, and seamless reconciliation processes. Jabu's impact is felt across every touchpoint of cash handling, from Cash-in-Transit (CIT) logistics to real-time reconciliations that offer unmatched transparency and security. And as we keep expanding, we're driven by one vision: making cash management easier, safer, and more efficient for businesses across the region.

The Role: Finance Controller

As our Finance Controller, you will play a critical role in building and scaling Jabu's financial structure and controls to support our ambitious growth.

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support Jabu's rapid scaling in Southern Africa, managing key metrics and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting, to guide Jabu's financial trajectory in a high-growth environment
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial statements, compliance with regulations, and readiness for potential audits
• Cash Flow Management & Reconciliation: Design and manage efficient cash flow controls, reconciliation processes, and CIT operations, aligning with Jabu's mission to make cash management seamless for clients
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to company leadership, delivering financial insights that shape strategic decision-making and keep us at the forefront of the industry
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement financial process improvements, optimizing everything from cash handling to financial reporting for scalability and efficiency

• Experience in financial management, controlling, or similar roles—ideally within fintech, banking, or a high-growth, technology-driven environment
• Strong Knowledge of reconciliation, cash flow management, financial controls, and compliance standards
• Analytical & Strategic Mindset with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations that drive growth
• Willingness to Relocate to Zambia (and work across Southern Africa) for at least one year, with a strong desire to explore and contribute to emerging markets
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contribute to our collaborative, results-driven team

Overview

Company: Jabu - Innovating Cash Management Across Southern Africa

Are you a finance professional with a sense of adventure? Are you ready to make a real impact with a fintech company transforming cash handling for suppliers, wholesalers, and businesses across Southern Africa? Join us at Jabu, where we're creating something massive—a groundbreaking ecosystem with cutting-edge technology, a multi-talented global team, and a rapidly growing market footprint in countries like Zambia, Namibia, and beyond.

About Jabu

Jabu is a YCombinator backed Southern African fintech company reshaping how businesses manage cash. With investments from the top venture capital firms worldwide, we're empowering wholesalers and suppliers with smart safes, cash digitization, and seamless reconciliation processes. Jabu's impact is felt across every touchpoint of cash handling, from Cash-in-Transit (CIT) logistics to real-time reconciliations that offer unmatched transparency and security. And as we keep expanding, we're driven by one vision: making cash management easier, safer, and more efficient for businesses across the region.

The Role: Finance Controller

As our Finance Controller, you will play a critical role in building and scaling Jabu's financial structure and controls to support our ambitious growth.

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support Jabu's rapid scaling in Southern Africa, managing key metrics and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting, to guide Jabu's financial trajectory in a high-growth environment
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial statements, compliance with regulations, and readiness for potential audits
• Cash Flow Management & Reconciliation: Design and manage efficient cash flow controls, reconciliation processes, and CIT operations, aligning with Jabu's mission to make cash management seamless for clients
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to company leadership, delivering financial insights that shape strategic decision-making and keep us at the forefront of the industry
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement financial process improvements, optimizing everything from cash handling to financial reporting for scalability and efficiency

• Experience in financial management, controlling, or similar roles—ideally within fintech, banking, or a high-growth, technology-driven environment
• Strong Knowledge of reconciliation, cash flow management, financial controls, and compliance standards
• Analytical & Strategic Mindset with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations that drive growth
• Willingness to Relocate to Zambia (and work across Southern Africa) for at least one year, with a strong desire to explore and contribute to emerging markets
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contribute to our collaborative, results-driven team

Overview

Company: Jabu - Innovating Cash Management Across Southern Africa

Are you a finance professional with a sense of adventure? Are you ready to make a real impact with a fintech company transforming cash handling for suppliers, wholesalers, and businesses across Southern Africa? Join us at Jabu, where we're creating something massive—a groundbreaking ecosystem with cutting-edge technology, a multi-talented global team, and a rapidly growing market footprint in countries like Zambia, Namibia, and beyond.

About Jabu

Jabu is a YCombinator backed Southern African fintech company reshaping how businesses manage cash. With investments from the top venture capital firms worldwide, we're empowering wholesalers and suppliers with smart safes, cash digitization, and seamless reconciliation processes. Jabu's impact is felt across every touchpoint of cash handling, from Cash-in-Transit (CIT) logistics to real-time reconciliations that offer unmatched transparency and security. And as we keep expanding, we're driven by one vision: making cash management easier, safer, and more efficient for businesses across the region.

The Role: Finance Controller

As our Finance Controller, you will play a critical role in building and scaling Jabu's financial structure and controls to support our ambitious growth.

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support Jabu's rapid scaling in Southern Africa, managing key metrics and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting, to guide Jabu's financial trajectory in a high-growth environment
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial statements, compliance with regulations, and readiness for potential audits
• Cash Flow Management & Reconciliation: Design and manage efficient cash flow controls, reconciliation processes, and CIT operations, aligning with Jabu's mission to make cash management seamless for clients
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to company leadership, delivering financial insights that shape strategic decision-making and keep us at the forefront of the industry
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement financial process improvements, optimizing everything from cash handling to financial reporting for scalability and efficiency

• Experience in financial management, controlling, or similar roles—ideally within fintech, banking, or a high-growth, technology-driven environment
• Strong Knowledge of reconciliation, cash flow management, financial controls, and compliance standards
• Analytical & Strategic Mindset with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations that drive growth
• Willingness to Relocate to Zambia (and work across Southern Africa) for at least one year, with a strong desire to explore and contribute to emerging markets
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contribute to our collaborative, results-driven team