Financial Manager - Agricultural & Export Finance Lead

Dante Personnel; Brits; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel is seeking a Finance Manager with a strong background in accounting and reporting to manage budgets, forecasts and regulatory compliance in the agriculture/manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting/finance, a professional qualification (CA(SA) or CIMA) is advantageous, and has 5–8 years’ experience in financial management, including IFRS, cost accounting, and audits. Afrikaans and English fluency preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or commerce.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) or CIMA is advantageous.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a financial management role.
• Experience in agriculture, fresh produce, packhouse or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong cost accounting and operational finance experience.
• Proven track record in audits and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Costing experience including activity-based or standard costing.
• Tax compliance knowledge including VAT, PAYE, SARS submissions.
• Proficient in ERP accounting systems such as Sage or Pastel and MS Office.
• Experience in export environments and foreign currency exposure advantageous.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Skills

Cost accounting

Operational finance

Audit management

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Tax compliance

ERP systems

MS Office

Foreign currency

Afrikaans & English

Seasonal environment

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

CA(SA) / CIMA advantageous

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Job description

Dante Personnel is seeking a Finance Manager with a strong background in accounting and reporting to manage budgets, forecasts and regulatory compliance in the agriculture/manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting/finance, a professional qualification (CA(SA) or CIMA) is advantageous, and has 5–8 years’ experience in financial management, including IFRS, cost accounting, and audits. Afrikaans and English fluency preferred.