Head of Financial Operations

4 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Alistair James Company Ltd Full time

About Us:

Alistair James Company Ltd is a leading service company in East and Southern Africa, providing a range of logistics solutions across various geographies. Our vision is to make Africa work better by delivering innovative and efficient services.

Our Services:

  • Logistics Solutions: We offer a variety of logistics services, including road freight, warehousing, commodity trading, and operational hire of material handling equipment.
  • Freight Forwarding: Our team of experts provides freight forwarding services, ensuring timely and secure delivery of goods.
  • Clearance & Forwarding: We handle clearance and forwarding services, making it easy for our clients to move their goods across borders.
  • Energy Industry Support Services: Our team provides support services to the energy industry, including equipment rental and commodity trading.
  • Equipment Rental: We offer a range of equipment for rent, including material handling equipment.
  • Commodity Trading: Our team engages in commodity trading, providing our clients with access to a wide range of commodities.
  • Integrated Solutions: We offer integrated solutions, combining our logistics services to provide a seamless experience for our clients.
  • Warehousing: Our warehouses are equipped to handle a wide range of goods, providing secure storage and handling services.
  • Ocean Freight: We provide ocean freight services, ensuring timely and secure delivery of goods by sea.

Industries We Serve:

  • Mining: We provide logistics services to the mining industry, including equipment rental and commodity trading.
  • Oil & Gas: Our team provides support services to the oil and gas industry, including equipment rental and commodity trading.
  • Agriculture: We offer logistics services to the agriculture industry, including equipment rental and commodity trading.
  • Construction: Our team provides support services to the construction industry, including equipment rental and commodity trading.
  • Explosives: We handle logistics services for the explosives industry, including equipment rental and commodity trading.
  • Renewables: Our team provides support services to the renewables industry, including equipment rental and commodity trading.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Oversee: The successful candidate will 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 Budgeting and Forecasting: The candidate will 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.
  • Deliver Financial Reports: Accurate and timely delivery of financial reports, analyses, and management information to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Business Units: The candidate will collaborate with business units and regional finance teams to understand their needs and align shared services delivery models accordingly.
  • Manage and Develop Team: A team of finance professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and career development opportunities.
  • Participate in Strategic Planning: As a member of the corporate finance leadership team, the candidate will participate in strategic planning and decision-making.

Requirements:

  • Education: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CA (SA)
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and shared services management roles
  • Skills: 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

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