FINANCE MANAGER M/F

	FINANCE MANAGER M/F

General informations

Africa Global Logistics Namibia offers of logistics solutions in all sectors of activities that govern economic life in this country. For 14 years, through our multimodal logistics solutions (clearing and forwarding, transport, warehousing, vessel agency & husbandry)) we have been modifying our know-how in the service of socio-economic development in “name of the country”. Thanks to the synergy of our means, we take an active part in major development projects in the African “region”. Thanks to investments in equipment and innovations, our teams are committed to offering tailor-made logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers.

Job description

Mission Description                      

Job Purpose:
The Finance Manager is responsible for the integrity, governance and operational effectiveness of the finance function across the four entities registered in Namibia. The role leads the accounting team, safeguards the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, strengthens financial controls and partners with operational and executive management to support sound commercial decision-making.

Key Performance Area:
• Lead treasury management, including cash-flow forecasting, liquidity planning, borrowing requirements and foreign-exchange exposure.
• Review and authorise creditor payments, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with approved payment controls.
• Ensure that all balance-sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtor, creditor and intercompany accounts, are accurate, complete, reviewed and finalised within agreed timelines.
• Ensure that all expenses and debtor transactions are accurately allocated to the appropriate accounts, cost centres and business units.
• Manage and review disbursement and open-folio reports, ensuring that outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Oversee accounts receivable and ensure that customer invoices are issued accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Review credit-note reports, identify root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and continuously improve a documented framework of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain and continuously improve FIA and SAPIN 2 controls and policies, ensuring consistent implementation, compliance and effective remediation of identified control gaps.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, reconciliation and submission of all applicable tax returns, in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Review monthly VAT calculations, reconciliations and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Drive consistent implementation of and adherence to finance policies, procedures, systems and internal controls across all teams.
• Review general-ledger entries to ensure consistency, accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Review and approve specific journal entries, including bad debts, provisions and prepayments, ensuring that entries are accurate, appropriately authorised and fully supported.
• Lead the external audit process, coordinate internal stakeholders, address audit findings and ensure that agreed corrective actions are implemented within approved timelines.
• Lead the timely preparation and review of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable financial reporting and statutory requirements.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, coordinating inputs across the business and constructively challenging assumptions.
• Lead the month-end close across all operational and financial systems, ensuring that interfaces are complete.

 

Profile

• Review and authorise petty-cash reconciliations, ensuring that all transactions are valid, accurate and appropriately supported.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory, regulatory and financial reporting requirements, and escalate material risks or breaches promptly.
• Ensure that fixed-asset acquisition, capitalisation, verification, depreciation, transfer and disposal processes are correctly applied and supported by accurate records.
• Perform other finance-related duties reasonably required in support of the role's purpose and level of responsibility.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (B.Com, B.Com Honours, CIMA, CA(SA) or equivalent qualification preferred).
• Minimum 5-8 years' relevant finance experience, including proven managerial and team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), taxation principles, auditing practices, and financial compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to various stakeholders.
• Proven people management, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.