Hellmann
Clearing & Forwarding (International Logistics)
FinanceManager
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“Finance Manager at Hellmann. Skills: Finance Management, Team Leadership, Financial Reporting. Manage month-end close. Manage management accounts”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–8 years’ experience as a CA or Finance Manager, 2–3 years in a management/supervisory role, Experience in freight forwarding/logistics or a service business with multi-currency transactions, Working knowledge of VAT/tax and payroll processes
Nice to Have
Excel and finance system exposure to forwarding ERP/TMS systems advantageous
What You'll Do.
Manage month-end close
Manage management accounts
Ensure balance sheet integrity
Oversee accounts payable
Oversee supplier reconciliations
Oversee payment controls
Oversee daily cashbook processing
Oversee bank reconciliations
Oversee short-term cash forecasting
Ensure tax compliance
Ensure VAT compliance
Ensure payroll compliance
Support external audit requirements
Maintain internal controls
Maintain segregation of duties
Maintain system access governance
Maintain adherence to delegations of authority
Lead and develop finance team
Ensure continuity/cover for key processes
Manage day-to-day finance function
Deliver accurate monthly reporting
Manage disciplined cash
Manage working capital
Provide reliable operational finance support
Manage supplier settlements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead and develop the finance team; Ensure continuity/cover for key processes; Collaborative and energetic team environment
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Translate numbers into operational actions
Full Job Description
# **About Us** Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 20 locations worldwide. For the better. Together. To manage the day-to-day finance function of a freight forwarding business, delivering accurate monthly reporting, disciplined cash and working capital management, effective controls and compliance, and reliable operational finance support (invoicing, WIP, job costing and supplier settlements). # **About the Job** **Job title:** Finance Manager **Industry:** Clearing & Forwarding (International Logistics) **Reports to:** Finance Director (FD) **Location:** Head Office - Johannesburg **Employment type:** Permanent **Key Accountabilities** * Manage month-end close, management accounts and balance sheet integrity. * Oversee accounts payable, supplier reconciliations and payment controls for carriers, agents and service providers. * Oversee daily cashbook processing, bank reconciliations and short-term cash forecasting. * Ensure compliance with tax, VAT and payroll-related obligations and support external audit requirements. * Maintain strong internal controls, segregation of duties, system access governance and adherence to delegations of authority. * Lead and develop the finance team and ensure continuity/cover for key processes. # **About You** * Minimum qualification requirements: BCom Accounting/Finance or equivalent; articles or additional professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA) * 5–8 years’ experience as a CA or Finance Manager in a similar role with at least 2–3 years in a management/supervisory
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