This incumbent may be based in Burgersfort, Nelspruit, or Hoedspruit but will be required to travel to all the northern packhouses in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Job purpose:
To lead and manage the Financial Function of the Northern packhouse divisions to meet organisational objectives in a manner that ensures profitability and sustainability in line with sound financial practices and internationally accepted accounting standards.
By overseeing budgeting, audits, and day-to-day technical financial operations, you will play a crucial part in shaping and executing the financial strategy.
Suitable candidates will need to have the following minimum qualification and relevant experience:
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, Accounting or related field
• 5-10 years’ experience in cost and financial management. Understanding of financial procedures and operational systems
• Experience in the Agricultural / Citrus industry and packhouse finances will be an advantage.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional qualification and completed articles (CA/CIMA/PA) will be beneficial.
Key Accountability Areas Financial Management and Business Reporting:
• Execute the finance function vision and strategy that was developed by the group
• Implement action plans to improve financial return to packhouses and overall business strategy
• Identify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the finance functions
• Research and develop appropriate finance technologies and adopt best practices
• Supervise the recording and accounting of financial transactions and assign relevant costs to different Northern Packhouses cost centres
• Optimal utilisation of all resources, capacity and costs
• Conduct financial refresher training and invest in training and development initiatives
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reports
• Preparation of the annual budget
• Analyse and review capital cost estimates
• Maintain the Northern Packhouses financial processes, banking activities oversee budget and adjustments
• Direct Northern Packhouses’ tax obligations and review tax reduction opportunities
• Review financial control procedures and implement standard processes to mitigate business risks
Quality and Monitoring
• Overall finance service delivery and management of all financial regularities and incidents
• Manage the internal and annual audits
• Manage and maintain the Northern Packhouses’ capital expenditure, debtors, short term liabilities and service provider contracts and agreements
• Monitor and evaluate revenue generated, incurred costs and procurement of goods and services
Skills and Competencies
• Strong leadership and people management skills presenting a strong record of achievement through building high performing teams.
• Multi-level negotiating and communication skills
• Highly innovative and collaborative cultivating an effective working culture
• Results orientated and able to plan and execute in a structured manner
• Conflict and grievance resolution
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and precise
• Strong financial technical knowledge
• Strong management and cost accounting abilities
Other
Willingness to travel
The application deadline is 15 February 2025
Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.
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