SUMMARY:
Burgersfort, Nelspruit or Hoedspruit Area – Limpopo/ Mpumalanga: Our client is looking for a Financial Manager to join the team.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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
Willingness to travel

SKILLS AND COMPTENCIES REQUIRED

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

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 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 annual budget
Analyse and review capital cost estimates
Maintain the company’s financial processes, banking activities oversee budget and adjustments
Direct company’s 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 company’s capital expenditure, debtors, short term liabilities and service provider contracts and agreements
Review and analyse the company’s liquidity and recommend solutions to liquidity problems
Monitor and evaluate revenue generated, incurred costs and procurement of goods and services

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

FINANCIAL MANAGER