financial manager

Farm Manager SA; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company seeks a Farm Manager to oversee financial management and reporting in a packhouse setting. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, analytical skills, and relevant experience in financial procedures, with a focus on improving business performance and compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in cost and financial management.
• Experience in the Agricultural/Citrus industry is advantageous.
• Proficient in financial software.

Responsibilities

• Implement action plans to improve financial return and oversee financial management.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual budgets.
• Manage internal audits and financial regularities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

CA/CIMA/PA Professional Qualification

Tools

Financial Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title:

Farm Manager

Summary (50 words)

A highly skilled and experienced farm manager is required to oversee the financial management and business reporting of a packhouse. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and people management skills, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Management and Business Reporting:
• 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, banking 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

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 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