Group Head of Shared Services

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Alistair James Company Ltd Full time

**About us**:
ALISTAIR Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the group exceeded the 1000-employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

**Core Services**:

- Freight Forwarding
- Clearance & Forwarding
- Energy Industry Support Services
- Equipment Rental
- Commodity Trading
- Integrated Solutions
- Warehousing
- Ocean Freight

**Industries**:

- Minding

Oil & Gas Agriculture
- Construction
- Explosives
- Renewables

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and oversee the financial shared services organisation, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, general accounting, and financial reporting.
- Develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to drive efficiency, standardisation, and cost optimisation across the shared services finance functions.
- Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the shared services finance organization.
- Establish and monitor performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure and improve operational excellence.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and technology enhancements to streamline financial operations and increase productivity.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal control policies across all shared services finance functions.
- Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of financial reports, analyses, and management information to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with business units and regional finance teams to understand their needs and align shared services delivery models accordingly.
- Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and career development opportunities.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making as a member of the corporate finance leadership team.

**Education, Skills and Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CA (SA)
- 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and shared services management roles
- Minimum of 5 years of multiple foreign currency/treasury/cash management experience
- Knowledge of Advanced MS Excel and SAP software.
- Consolidations/group reporting experience.
- Strong leadership, organisation, and project management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proven track record in driving operational excellence, process improvements, and cost optimisation.
- Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal controls.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

**Working Hours**:

- Monday to Friday: 07:20 - 16:20
- Alternate Saturdays: 08:00 - 12:00

**Location**:
Sandton, Johannesburg

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