Chief Financial Officer

Helderberg Personnel cc; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Agricultural industry is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Kimberley. The CFO will oversee financial strategy, fiscal stability, and lead the finance team, requiring at least 10 years of experience and a Chartered Accountant qualification. The role includes managing financial operations to align with business goals and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role.
• Experience in agriculture or food production is preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full financial management and reporting of the business.
• Lead strategic finance projects, including ERP cloud migration.
• Drive the budgeting process and ensure rigorous budgetary control.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Jet Reports

Job description

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Kimberley. My client, a well-established company in the Agricultural industry, is seeking to employ a Chief Financial Officer with at least 10 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally in agriculture or food production, to join their team in Kimberley.

The main purpose of this role is overseeing financial strategy, ensuring fiscal stability, and aligning financial operations with business goals. This role involves asset management, financial planning, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry regulations. The CFO plays a key role in driving financial performance, implementing cost-control initiatives, and leveraging technology for improved financial decision-making. Additionally, the CFO leads the finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification is essential.
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally in agriculture or food production.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Navision and Jet Reports is highly advantageous.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Oversee the full financial management and reporting of the business.
• Provide strategic financial input and guidance to the Board of Directors.
• Lead strategic finance projects, including ERP cloud migration.
• Manage the finance team and ensure accurate accounting practices.
• Prepare financial statements and coordinate external audits.
• Drive the budgeting process and ensure rigorous budgetary control.
• Develop and maintain effective internal control systems.
• Manage relationships with banks and financiers.
• Compile, analyze, and present management accounts.
• Support management with timely, data-driven decision-making insights.
• Identify and implement profit centre improvements to enhance business performance.

In return, a highly competitive salary package is on offer.

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation, and placement of candidates.

Our Value Proposition:

The true value of Helderberg Personnel lies in our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture, and values, ensuring that through comprehensive interviews with candidates, a long-term relationship is established. The client’s identity remains confidential at all times. We understand that our role is to ensure that the candidate becomes a strategic partner to the business, rather than just an employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved steady growth over the years and has evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region, making placements across industries and at senior management levels.