Financial Manager (farm)

Fides Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Financial Manager to oversee financial operations and internal controls. This pivotal role involves providing financial analysis and guidance, ensuring robust financial systems, and developing the annual operating budget. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in financial management, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in similar roles. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the company's growth while ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving agricultural business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial management experience required.
• Proven track record as a Financial Manager with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and internal controls of the company.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and present to the board.
• Develop and control the annual operating budget.

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Budget Development

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

The Company's operations include large scale vegetable farming using conventional farming techniques as well as hydroponics and processing and packing. The farm has a packing house which allows for bulking, sorting, packaging and labeling in line with procurement standards which are a pre-requisite for participating in formal value chains.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the company's financial management and internal controls
• Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans and business drivers
• Ensure that the company's financial systems are robust, compliant and support the current activities and future growth
• Develop and control the company's annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met
• Prepare the monthly management accounts
• Present the management accounts and annual financial statements to the board of directors
• Direct and control the financial management team
• Oversee the preparation of the company's annual financial statements
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure an effective and efficient financial management system
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
• Oversee the external audit with the company's auditors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 10 years' financial management experience;
• Excellent financial management and written communication skills; Proven track record of fulfilling the role of a Financial Manager;