Financial Controller

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager for their Farming division. This role involves overseeing daily finance functions, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, team management experience, and advanced Excel skills. You'll play a crucial role in budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement, driving efficiency and data integrity. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in a finance role with team management experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Finance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance functions and manage the Farming Admin team.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure accurate tonnage tracking.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Team Management

Advanced MS Excel

Financial Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Process Improvement

Compliance Knowledge

Communication in English and Afrikaans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

T1 System

NESTA System

SHED System

Job description

Job Description:

Full oversight of the daily Finance function for the Farming division.

Approval of all farming-related invoices, POs, journals, and SVAs within 24 hours.

Management and development of the Farming Admin team, including:

• Backup Planning
• Cross functional training
• One-on-one meetings
• Career development

Financial reporting and analysis:

• Preparation, reporting, and management of the Farming P&L.
• Ensure accurate tonnage tracking in the T1 system.
• Reconciliation of transport records vs harvested and delivered tonnages.
• Allocation of basis costs per farm, crop, and silo.

System and reporting integrity:

• Daily, MTD, and YTD reconciliation of Excel models with T1, SAP GL, MIS, and MBOR reports.
• Review and ensure accuracy of trade positions.
• Ensure complete and accurate reporting in BPC, MBOR, SS, and WD4.
• SAP ERP system management (including WBS management and upload of new farming locations).

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Support the annual Budget process for both OPEX/CAPEX.
• Input into budget presentations and uploads into BPC and SAP.
• Manage budget vs actual reporting and ensure forecasting accuracy.

Balance sheet and compliance:

• Monthly BSI Reconciliations.
• IFRS16 calculations via NESTA system.
• Inventory control via SHED system.
• Accurate valuation of biological assets.

Process improvement and technology:

• Identify and implement efficiency gains and system automation (e.g., Power BI).
• Drive data integrity and improve financial processes.

Audit and compliance:

• Manage all internal and external audit queries.
• Liaise with auditors on all farming-related matters.
• Prevent repeat audit findings, especially relating to inventory and IFRS16.

Business support:

• Prepare farmer reconciliations and profitability analysis.
• Act as the link between farming operations and the finance team.
• Support the Farming Manager with operational reporting.
• VAT and Diesel submit submissions and journals.
• Assist with the preparation of the Farming “Schedule A.”
• Provide training to other finance staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualification - Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Team Management experience essential.
• Advanced MS Excel skills essential.
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans (reading and writing).
• Industry experience is advantageous.
• Articles - advantages.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to your current consultant to avoid duplicity.
• We reserve the right to only interview candidates of choice.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.