Financial Controller - VKB Finance, Head Office Reitz

VKB Agriculture; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking two Financial Controllers to join our finance function in the Free State. The roles focus on strengthening ERP environments, standardising processes, and delivering accurate reporting for diverse agricultural-related businesses.

You will partner with Financial and Operational Managers to optimise controls, drive system improvements, and support strategic initiatives across the VKB Group. A strong foundation in finance and systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Information Systems, or related field.
• AGA(SA) or CA(SA) designation will be advantageous.
• Experience with ERP, business systems, or financial control certifications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain information required for ERP system implementations and migrations across the VKB Group.
• Standardise financial processes, system structures, and reporting requirements across business entities.
• Design, test, implement, and support approved system enhancements and business requests.
• Evaluate and continuously improve financial control environments.
• Monitor ERP system integrity and identify opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Maintain accurate system master data and approved configurations.
• Investigate process weaknesses and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure financial information is accurately reflected within ERP environments.
• Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and strategic projects across the Group.
• Monitor revenue, production, and expense functionality to ensure appropriate system setup.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures governing ERP system use.
• Facilitate user training programmes and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Collaborate with Financial Managers and Operational Managers to improve processes and reporting.
• Produce structured reports on project progress, control improvements, and system performance.
• Stay informed of industry-leading practices, technology developments, and ERP innovations.
• Deliver exceptional service and support to internal stakeholders across the VKB Group.

Skills

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Excel (Advanced)

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Business process mapping

Project implementation support

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/IS

Grade 12 (Matric)

AGA(SA) or CA(SA) designation advantageous

ERP/business systems certifications beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

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 its 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 operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More About VKB Finance

The VKB Finance function serves as a strategic business partner across the entire VKB Group. Our Finance team does more than report numbers. We enable informed decision-making, strengthen governance, support business growth, and ensure that the systems and controls underpinning our operations remain robust and future-fit.

As the VKB Group continues to evolve and expand, our finance professionals play a critical role in ensuring that financial information, processes, systems, and controls support operational excellence across a diverse group of businesses.

Why This Role Matters

As a Financial Controller, you will be at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Business Operations.
2 Financial Controller positions available.

This role is responsible for ensuring that the VKB Group's financial systems, controls, and ERP environments support accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and sound decision-making. You will work closely with Financial Managers, Operational Managers, and project teams to improve processes, implement system enhancements, strengthen controls, and ensure consistency across the Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, improving systems, analysing processes, and helping to shape the future of financial operations in one of South Africa's leading agricultural businesses.

Why Join VKB?

At VKB, you'll join a business with a proud agricultural heritage and an ambitious future.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to one of South Africa's leading agricultural organisations.
• Exposure to a diverse and complex group of businesses.
• Meaningful involvement in strategic projects, system implementations, and business transformation initiatives.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• A culture built on humility, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
• The chance to make a measurable impact through intelligent financial and business systems.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Drive improvements in financial controls and system environments across the VKB Group.
• Ensure ERP systems accurately reflect approved business processes and financial requirements.
• Successfully implement and support system enhancements and new functionality.
• Create consistency and standardisation across multiple business entities.
• Provide valuable support and service to Financial and Operational Managers.
• Identify risks, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities within the control environment.
• Deliver accurate, relevant, and timely reporting.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contribute to projects that improve efficiency, governance, and decision-making.

Who Are We Looking For? (Ideal Candidate Profile)

We are looking for individuals who are naturally curious, analytical, and solution-oriented.

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys understanding how businesses operate.
• Has a strong interest in finance, controls, systems, and technology.
• Can analyse problems and develop practical solutions.
• Is highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Communicates effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment.
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and resilience.
• Works well independently while also contributing to team success.
• Can balance technical detail with strategic thinking.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field.
• AGA(SA) or CA(SA) designation will be advantageous.
• Relevant ERP, business systems, or financial control certifications will be beneficial.

Essential Experience

• Experience within a finance, accounting, financial control, audit, or business systems environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience in business process optimisation and internal controls.
• Experience analysing financial and operational information.
• Experience participating in or supporting system implementations and enhancements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of dimensions, reporting structures, and Business Intelligence reporting will be highly beneficial.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Commercial awareness
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Process improvement
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• Accountability and ownership
• Adaptability
• Stakeholder management
• Professional judgement
• Continuous learning mindset
• Customer service orientation
• Strategic thinking

Skills Required

• ERP systems knowledge
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Internal controls and governance
• Microsoft Dynamics knowledge (advantageous)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Business process mapping and documentation
• Project implementation support
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Business Intelligence reporting
• Policy development and implementation
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent Afrikaans and English communication
• Presentation and training facilitation skills
• Time management and prioritisation
• Relationship-building skills

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain information required for ERP system implementations and migrations across the VKB Group.
• Standardise financial processes, system structures, and reporting requirements across business entities.
• Design, test, implement, and support approved system enhancements and business requests.
• Evaluate and continuously improve financial control environments.
• Monitor ERP system integrity and identify opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Maintain accurate system master data and approved configurations.
• Investigate process weaknesses and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure financial information is accurately reflected within ERP environments.
• Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and strategic projects across the Group.
• Monitor revenue, production, and expense functionality to ensure appropriate system setup.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures governing ERP system use.
• Facilitate user training programmes and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Collaborate with Financial Managers and Operational Managers to improve processes and reporting.
• Produce structured reports on project progress, control improvements, and system performance.
• Stay informed of industry-leading practices, technology developments, and ERP innovations.
• Deliver exceptional service and support to internal stakeholders across the VKB Group.

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

• You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
• You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
• Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
• Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.