Agricultural Economist - VKB Financing, Head Office Reitz

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture is seeking a skilled financial analyst to support farmers and enhance food supply chains. This role involves financial modeling, budget compilation, and project management to ensure effective execution of tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a background in Agricultural Economics. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability in agriculture, where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of agribusiness.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in agricultural businesses.
• Practical knowledge of the National Credit Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Agricultural Economic and advisory services.
• Conduct feasibility studies and compile risk reports.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Analytical orientation

Problem-solving approach

Idea generation

Ability to work under pressure

Strategy development

Project approach

Education

BSc Agricultural Economics

BCom (Agricultural Economics)

BCom Financial Management with Agricultural Economics

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description
The ideal team player will demonstrate substantial skills in financial modeling and possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities. The role requires the interpretation of financial statements, as well as the compilation of budgets and forecasts. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to adopt a project management approach to ensure effective execution of tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Qualification in Agricultural Economics: BSc Agricultural Economics, BCom (Agricultural Economics); BCom Financial Management with Agricultural Economics.
• RE5 is not a requirement but would be beneficial.
• Practical knowledge of the National Credit Act.
  
• Similar role fulfilled within Agricultural businesses, Commercial Banks, Development Financing Institutions.
• Financial modeling of client needs.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Preparation and motivation of credit recommendations.
• Structuring of transactions with recommendations to selection mandates and/or credit committees.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Agricultural Economic and advisory services.
• Conduct feasibility studies within the Financing department.
• Compilation of risk reports and credit evaluations.
• Development and implementation of cash flow models.
• Compilation and maintenance of production standards within the service area.
• Client liaison and visits.
• Participation in study groups.
• Involvement in the development and training of colleagues within the department.

Skills Required

• Leadership and management skills
• Analytical orientation
• Problem-solving approach
• Idea generation
  
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strategy development
• Project approach

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