Operations & Finance Manager - R840k-R720k PA - Atlantis

OPERATIONS & FINANCE MANAGER

• R840k-R720k pa
• ATLANTIS Our client, a leader in the Wholesale, Import/Export sector, is looking for a Senior Leader to join their team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the full finance function while playing a strategic role in wider business operations. Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, including variance reviews. Leading cash flow forecasting and the annual budgeting cycle. Managing statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, IRP5s, etc.) and ensuring accurate reporting.

Coordinating and finalising external audits, while upholding strong governance practices. Overseeing Debtors, Costings, and Orders teams, with a focus on development and leadership. Driving credit control activities, with the Credit Manager reporting into your function. Supporting sales through collaboration on pricing models, budgets, and forecasts.

Managing relationships with banks, suppliers, and other service providers. Reviewing margins, manufacturing standard costs, and distribution expenses. Taking responsibility for IT systems development, procurement, and outsourced IT services. Overseeing bi-annual stock counts, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Maintaining effective cash management and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.

Requirements

REQUIRMENTS BCom degree, CIMA or CA(SA), 5+ years of hands-on business experience Solid working knowledge of Sage Pastel, and WMS advantageous. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced data analysis. Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of guiding, mentoring, and motivating teams.

Strong commercial awareness, problem-solving mindset, and well-developed negotiation skills. Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance financial and business processes.

Benefits

BENEFITS Long term career opportunity Visible changes Mentorship Inherit a ship that runs like clockwork South Africa’s Leading Finance Talent Channel is live on WhatsApp! Follow here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAfx592P59ojutrAk3G Get top jobs & candidate updates – no spam, just real value.