Financial / Operations Director

Prostaff; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is seeking an experienced executive to manage and strategically oversee finances and operations. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with senior financial management and risk management experience. Responsibilities include managing financial, IT, and HR aspects, assisting in strategic direction, and providing accurate financial reports. A hands-on business approach and solid understanding of IFRS reporting are essential. Salary package is highly negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior financial management role is essential.
• Previous experience in a financial director role is preferred.
• Solid understanding of IFRs reporting.
• Hands-on approach to the role and the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all financial, IT, and HR aspects of the business.
• Assist the CEO and MD in developing strategic direction.
• Provide accurate financial reports and interpret financial information.
• Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and working capital projects.

Skills

Chartered Accountant or similar

Senior financial management experience

Operational senior financial management

Risk management

Business acumen

Job description

A leading agricultural company specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of agricultural products requires the above to oversee and strategically manage the company finances and operations of the business on an executive level both locally and internationally.

Minimum requirements for the role: The successful candidate must be a Chartered Accountant or similar. Previous experience having worked in a senior financial management role is essential. Previous experience having worked in a financial director role is preferred. Previous experience operating at an Exco level is preferred. Previous operational senior financial management experience having worked within the agricultural or manufacturing or distribution or related industries is preferred. Must have a solid understanding of IFRs reporting. Must have a hands‑on approach to the role and the business. Previous exposure to risk management experience is essential. Must be able to handle pressure, take ownership and accountability and drive good commercial outcomes with the managing executive team. Must have a good business acumen and a general knowledge of business operations outside of the finance sphere.

The successful candidate will be responsible for: Managing and overseeing all financial, IT and HR aspects of the business as well as assisting the CEO in terms of the operations of the company. Assisting the MD in developing strategic financial and operational direction with key milestones and targets for the company. Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information. Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends. Developing financial management controls to minimise financial risks. Managing budgets, forecasts and net working capital projects. Liaising with external auditors and internal auditors. Measuring and achieving the prescribed EBITDA. Interpreting the company's financial results to management and recommending improvements. Reviewing company bottlenecks and recommending changes to improve the overall level of company throughput. Managing cash flow and forecasting including measuring the budgeted cash flow vs actual cash flow and ensuring excess cash is managed accordingly. Managing and driving all financial reporting. Assisting in the sales annual budgets and compiling of the annual reports. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.