FINANCIAL MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural finance firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced financial manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management and substantial experience in cost management. You will be responsible for implementing financial strategies, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role offers room for innovation and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in cost and financial management.
• Experience in the Agricultural / Citrus industry.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute the finance function vision and strategy.
• Implement action plans to improve financial return.
• Supervise the accounting of financial transactions.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Preparation of annual budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Professional qualification (CA / CIMA / PA)

Tools

Financial software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, Accounting or related field
• 5-10 years experience in cost and financial management.
• Understanding of financial procedures and operational systems
• Experience in the Agricultural / Citrus industry and packhouse finances will be an advantage
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional qualification and completed articles (CA / CIMA / PA) will be beneficial
• Willingness to travel

SKILLS AND COPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Strong leadership and people management skills presenting a strong record of achievement through building high performing teams
• Multi-level negotiating and communication skills
• Highly innovative and collaborative cultivating an effective working culture
• Results orientated and able to plan and execute in a structured manner
• Conflict and grievance resolution
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and precise
• Strong financial technical knowledge
• Strong management and cost accounting abilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Financial Management and Business Reporting

• Execute the finance function vision and strategy that was developed by the group
• Implement action plans to improve financial return to packhouses and overall business strategy
• Identify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the finance functions
• Research and develop appropriate finance technologies and adopt best practices
• Supervise the recording and accounting of financial transactions and assign relevant costs to different cost centres
• Optimal utilisation of all resources, capacity and costs
• Conduct financial refresher training and invest in training and development initiatives
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reports
• Preparation of annual budget
• Analyse and review capital cost estimates