FINANCIAL MANAGER

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Financial Manager in the Burgersfort area. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management and 5-10 years of experience. Responsibilities include financial reporting, managing audits, and improving financial strategies. Experience in the Agricultural industry is advantageous. This role will require strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in cost and financial management.
• Experience in the Agricultural / Citrus industry will be an advantage.
• Professional qualification and completed articles (CIMA / PA) will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implement action plans to improve financial returns.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Conduct financial refresher training.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Tools

Financial software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Burgersfort, Nelspruit or Hoedspruit Area – Limpopo / Mpumalanga : Our client is looking for a Financial Manager to join the team.

Position Info

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, 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 ( / CIMA / PA) will be beneficial
• Willingness to travel

Skills and Competencies 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 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
• Maintain the company’s financial processes, activities oversee budget and adjustments
• Direct company’s tax obligations and review tax reduction opportunities
• Review financial control procedures and implement standard processes to mitigate business risks

Quality and Monitoring

• Overall finance service delivery and management of all financial regularities and incidents
• Manage the internal and annual audits
• Manage and maintain the company’s capital expenditure, debtors, short term liabilities and service provider contracts and agreements
• Review and analyse the company’s liquidity and recommend solutions to liquidity problems
• Monitor and evaluate revenue generated, incurred costs and procurement of goods and services

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.