Finance Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial operations and ensure compliance with statutory and industry requirements. This role requires strong accounting expertise, hands-on logistics finance knowledge, and proven leadership skills to manage a dynamic finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Set of Accounts: Manage accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), billing, and reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely reports including profit & loss (P&L), balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Revenue Recognition: Oversee freight-specific revenue recognition processes, including accruals, work-in-progress (WIP), and unbilled revenue.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and conduct variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Cash Flow & Credit Control: Manage working capital, customer credit limits, and collections to maintain healthy liquidity.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory requirements including SST, tax filings, and audits.
• Systems Optimization: Optimize ERP and freight systems such as CargoWise, AutoCount, SQL, and Xero for efficiency and accuracy.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CFA, MIA) preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Prior experience in logistics/freight forwarding finance highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with industry-specific knowledge and the leadership skills to guide a high-performing finance team.