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Christopher Hellmann

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Advisor at simple.capital

Johannesburg, South Africa

Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Christopher Hellmann is Commercial Director and founding team member at Jem, a workforce management platform that delivers HR and payroll information to deskless workers via WhatsApp. He holds a CA(SA) qualification and has worked in accounting roles in Brussels and South Africa, while previously operating a sustainable swimwear startup. His background includes involvement with YPO Next Gen Africa and volunteer work with the Bataleurs.

Experience

  1. JemCommercial Director | Founding Teamcurrent2024 — presentJohannesburg Metropolitan Area
  2. JemHead of Growth | Founding Team2021 — 2024Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
  3. YPOYPO Next Gen - Africa Exco Member2022 — 2024Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
  4. simple.Capital()Investee Company Advisor2021 — 2022
  5. Deloitte BelgiumAssistant Manager2019 — 2021Brussels Metropolitan Area
  6. Deloitte BelgiumSenior2018 — 2019Brussels Metropolitan Area
  7. Deloitte BelgiumSenior2017City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  8. Deloitte BelgiumSenior Assistant2016City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  9. Deloitte BelgiumAssistant2015City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  10. Oceans The BrandCo-Founder2018 — 2020
  11. DeloitteVac Intern2012Johannesburg

Skills & more

Growth Strategies3Sales Management3SaaS Sales3Sales GrowthDirect Sales1Accounting22Finance23Financial Analysis23Financial Accounting10Private Pilot1Air LawPrinciples of Flight1
+12 moreFlight Planning and PerformanceHuman PerformanceNavigationRadio TelephonyMeteorologyAircraft Technical and GeneralNight FlyingFinancial ReportingTaxValuationEconomicsFinancial Modeling

Languages Afrikaans · English · French

  • Private Pilots License (A) — EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency
  • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training — PRINCE2.com
  • French Waystage Level A + B — Brussels Education Centre [CVO-BEC]
  • French Breakthrough Level A + B — Brussels Education Centre [CVO-BEC]
  • Chartered Accountant (South Africa) — SAICA
  • SAICA Assessment of Professional Competence (Board 2) — SAICA
  • Night Rating — South African Civil Aviation Authority
  • Private Pilots License (A) — South African Civil Aviation Authority
  • SAICA Initial Test of Competence. (Board 1) — SAICA

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Hellmann?
Christopher Hellmann is Commercial Director and founding team member at Jem, a workforce management platform that delivers HR and payroll information to deskless workers via WhatsApp. He holds a CA(SA) qualification and has worked in accounting roles in Brussels and South Africa, while previously operating a sustainable swimwear startup. His background includes involvement with YPO Next Gen Africa and volunteer work with the Bataleurs.
Where does Christopher Hellmann work?
Christopher Hellmann is Advisor at simple.capital.
What check size does Christopher Hellmann write?
Christopher Hellmann typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
Where did Christopher Hellmann go to school?
Christopher Hellmann studied at University of Cape Town (Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Accounting); University of Cape Town (Bachelor of Business Science, Finance and Accounting); CFA Institute (CFA Level 1).

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