Finance Generalist Supervisor South Africa

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Role

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies. The role leads the Accounts Payable team, maintains strong vendor relationships, and supports financial controls and reporting requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supervise the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Review and approve supplier invoices for accurate coding and authorization.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Monitor aging reports and resolve outstanding items.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and account queries.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the accounting system.

• Supervise GBS Accounts Payable staff.
• Allocate workloads and monitor team performance.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve supplier disputes and payment-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with agreed payment terms.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, financial controls, and audit requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Monitor compliance with VAT and relevant tax regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and control.

• Prepare monthly accounts payable reports and analysis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Report on payment performance, outstanding liabilities, and cash flow commitments.
• Provide support for budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience in a multinational, logistics, shipping, or FMCG environment is advantageous.

 Personal Attributes

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls.
• Financial analysis and reconciliation skills
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV to email dba.nsithole1@cma-cgm.com by close of business

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines.