Chief Financial Officer Cfo

Our client in the Agricultural industry is recruiting for a driven and ambitious CFO. The position reports directly into the CEO and Board of Directors and will become a key member on the executive team with the purpose to provide financial strategy and strong financial management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :

• Coordination of financial strategy, tax strategy, management reporting, forecasting and budgeting, financial risk management, financing, treasury, cash management, accounting, and investing.
• Provide strategy and hands-on leadership to develop long and short-term financial plans.
• Oversee the integration of business development plans.
• Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process.
• Responsible for overall corporate financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Direct the group's risk management programs.
• Develop financing alternatives and manage capital structure planning.
• Maintain working relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Analyze and interpret financial information on the group's performance.
• Make recommendations concerning management decisions, resource allocation, and business operations to improve group financial performance.
• Responsible for Accounting Department functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cost, and General Accounting.
• Oversee Information Systems strategy and major acquisitions of hardware and software.
• Completion and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance of the business.
• Coordinate outside (e.g. audit, legal, and tax) services.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management.
• Develop and manage annual budget and monitor progress.
• Manage financial and operational reporting, accounting operations, payroll, purchasing, and cash and inventory control functions.
• Negotiate and structure core transactions within the group to be beneficial to all stakeholders in the long term.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE :

• Relevant Accounting degree and articles experience.
• Honours / CA(SA) will be advantageous.
• 5 to 10 years accounting & finance experience.
• Experience in agricultural operations and in the export of agricultural products.
• Experience in capital structure, stock control, costing, pricing, and forex.
• Experience with building financial strategy and comfortable in driving.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Core business acumen skills.
• Ability to guide the organisation with accurate, timely, and purposeful financial management.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Proactive communicator, collaborative, and results-oriented.
• Ability to participate on senior management and executive teams.

TO APPLY :

If your background matches the requirements and you would like to apply or receive more information please:

• Click on the Apply button or
• Apply online on our CA Support website at www.casupport.za/vacancies or
• Forward a comprehensive CV with 'CFO Cape Winelands' in the subject line.

We take great care in assessing each application individually; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Therefore, please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 2 weeks of sending your CV.