Growing distribution business in Southern Suburbs is looking for a dynamic and experienced finance professional who will take responsibility for the finance function.If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for financial excellence and a knack for navigating the complexities of the retail industry, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.Qualification Requirement: BCom/Business Science (Finance/Accounting Degree) from a university with Accounting 3 as a minimumSAIPA/CIMA an advantageAt least 5 years' experience in a similar roleRequirements:Good communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to lead a team by creating and maintaining a productive, efficient, and happy environmentComfortable with systems, data and analysisAbility to prioritise, multi-task and meet deadlinesAttention to detailAnalytical and problem-solving skillsStrong analytical skills and able to use Excel (incl pivot tables, xlookup, complex IF formula) and Microsoft365 suite (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)Good working knowledge of Acumatica or experience with other ERP systemsSuits someone who is willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done. This is not a corporate job, but a fast growing enterprenerial business.Monthly ResponsibilitiesPreparation of Cash FlowPreparation of Management ReportAnalyse and interpret the management informationReview Debtors AgeingReview and approve Credit NotesReview, approve and monitor any Stock Write-offsReview Creditors AgeingReview Stock Ageing reportReview the monthly Payment Schedules including the weekly Payment SchedulesReview all Balance Sheet reconciliationsProcess all month-end Financial JournalsMaintain the Fixed Asset RegisterPreparation and submission of VAT 201 returns on SARS e-filingPreparation and submission of PayrollPreparation and submission of EMP 201 returns on SARS e-filing Bi-Annual ResponsibilitiesManaging the KPI's process for the teamSetting individual team member's KPI'sRecommendation of salary increase and bonus for team based on performancePreparing and submission of Provisional Tax returns on SARS e-filingAnnual ResponsibilitiesPreparation of Budgets and ForecastsPreparation of audit schedules for year-end auditProcess all year-end audit JournalsOverseeing the year-end audit processReview the provisional AFSClose the year-end in Acumatica once AFS is signedOperations ManagementAssist in Operations and managing the Operation teamMonitor and report operational stats for third party logistics provider (3PL)Ensure integrity of stock in all locationReview of costing for imported and local stockOverseeing all Stock takes at all warehouses including year-end Stock takesGeneral & Ad-hoc ResponsibilitiesData integrity across all systems (Acumatica, Qlik, NetStock, Repsly)Ensure all tax, accounting and compliance standards are maintained and adhered toImplementing controls to streamline the Finance and Operation functions and to mitigate riskResponsible for leading, training staff and upskilling teamManaging the IT, Human Resource and Payroll functionsEnsure compliance (Foreign Exchange Control, CIPC, SARS, DOL)Treasury and Banking profile managementAny additional requests from CFO, CEO and Directors