Accounting Manager South Africa

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

FINANCE MANAGER - SOUTH AFRICA

YOUR ROLE

Do you have a passion for leading high-performing finance teams and driving operational excellence? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? CEVA Logistics is seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Manager to support our Finance function in South Africa. This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional who thrives in leadership, ensures strong financial controls, and drives continuous improvement across end-to-end finance processes.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance specialists across R2R, O2C, and P2P
• Plan and allocate resources to meet SLAs, KPIs, and financial closing timelines
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support team development
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational and stakeholder queries

Record to Report (R2R):

• Oversee general ledger activities, including journals, accruals, and provisions
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis, resolving variances
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/Local GAAP and internal policies
• Support internal and external audits
• Prepare and review financial and management reports

Order to Cash (O2C):

• Oversee billing, collections, cash application, and credit management
• Monitor customer accounts and resolve discrepancies and disputes
• Track and improve key KPIs such as DSO and overdue receivables
• Ensure adherence to credit policies and support risk assessments

Procure to Pay (P2P):

• Oversee vendor master data, PO processing, invoice verification, and payments
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor queries timeously
• Monitor and improve P2P KPIs such as on-time payments and invoice backlog
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and controls

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Maintain strong internal controls across finance operations
• Support SOX and internal control requirements where applicable
• Identify process gaps and drive standardisation, automation, and improvements
• Support ERP/system enhancements and user acceptance testing
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs and process documentation

 WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3–5+ years’ experience in finance operations or shared services
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team lead role
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/Local GAAP and financial closing processes
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CFA) is advantageous

Skills:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and delegation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Characteristics:

• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Adaptable in a dynamic and multicultural environment

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

At CEVA Logistics, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees. We offer a competitive benefits package, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment where you can make a real impact.

We work as a team to achieve our goals, and we encourage our employees to grow and develop within the company.

ABOUT TOMORROW

At CEVA Logistics, your career growth is our priority. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in pricing and quoting within a global logistics company. Whether you want to deepen your expertise in commercial strategy or explore other areas within our organization, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you succeed. Join CEVA and be part of our exciting journey!

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamili