Financial Manager (Brits)

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Brits; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable agricultural company based in Brits is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure compliance in all finance functions and oversee financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a commerce degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills. This role requires integrity and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years cumulative experience in a comparable position.
• Registration with a professional accounting body in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance in all finance-related functions.
• Lead the development of internal control mechanisms.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Integrity and ethical practice

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

Bachelors degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance)

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a bachelors degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance Option)
• Minimum 5 years cumulative experience in a comparable position in a reputable organization
• Registration with professional accounting body in South Africa.
• Must have advanced Excel skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under strict deadlines, with high standards of integrity and ethical practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Ensuring smooth flow of all finance-related functions in compliance with legal frameworks.
• Leading the development and implementation of effective internal control mechanisms.
• Regularly reviewing and validating information for the general ledger's accuracy and completeness.
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial progress reports for departmental approval.
• Supervising accounts payable and receivable activities for timely service delivery.
• Ensuring transactions adhere to accounting standards and systems for compliance.
• Participating in preparing the Annual Budget and uploading the approved budget into the systems.
• Addressing financial issues and inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Conducting internal checks to ensure effective and efficient accounting practices.
• Coordinating revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets.
• Preparing reports for internal and external audits to ensure accurate information on annual statements.
• Validating and verifying payments for accuracy and accountability.
• Ensuring adequate insurance coverage and monitoring policies.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates