Finance Manager (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

About Powerfleet Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Powerfleet unifies business operations through ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data-regardless of source-and delivers actionable insights to help companies meet their strategic objectives around Safety, Compliance, Efficiency and Sustainability. Our people-first culture and relentless innovation empower customers to achieve measurable, sustainable business improvements. Powerfleet serves over 2.6 million subscribers across more than 48,000 customers in 120 countries, with commercial operations across every major continent.

The Financial Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day financial operations of the Fleet Finance function across the Rest of Africa. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, ownership of the month end close process, and effective management of audits and balance sheet integrity. The position partners cross functionally to align financial outcomes with business objectives while driving discipline, compliance, and continuous improvement across processes and systems.

• Lead the month end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines

• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting, providing clear insights into performance

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data

• Manage and support internal and external audit processes, ensuring readiness and compliance

• Oversee day to day financial operations for the Fleet Finance function (Rest of Africa)

• Partner with cross functional teams to align financial processes with company and client objectives

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and financial controls

• Drive a mindset of continuous improvement, including process optimization and automation

• Develop and maintain a disciplined, high performing team through ongoing training and support

• Deliver on ad hoc financial analysis and initiatives as required by executive leadership

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (BCom or equivalent)

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar finance role within a high volume, high value environment

• Proven experience managing month end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Experience supporting or leading audit processes

Powerfleet is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. In alignment with the Employment Equity Act 1998 and our Employment Equity plan, we actively encourage applications from designated groups, including Black people, women, and individuals with disabilities.

As part of our commitment to transformation and in accordance with the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups where appropriate. All qualified applicants will be considered based on merit, skills, and experience.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know.