Group Financial Controller

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agriculture sector in Stellenbosch is searching for a Qualified Accountant to oversee their internal finance department. The role involves managing finance teams, preparing detailed financial reports, leading audits, and driving business improvements through effective data analysis and financial insights.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with CA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience managing finance teams and delivering results.
• Proven track record in financial consolidations.
• Project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the internal finance department and team training needs.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts for 10+ entities.
• Lead financial integration of acquisitions and manage group cash flow.
• Drive business improvement initiatives and manage finance projects.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Influence and drive change

Coaching and developing team members

Project management

High attention to detail

Collaboration

Ability to thrive in fast-changing environments

Education

CA, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Must be a Qualified Accountant (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical knowledge

Experience in financial consolidations is essential

Proven track record in managing finance teams and delivering results

Acquisition and integration experience is advantageous

Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Adaptive and able to thrive in a fast-changing environment

Effective communicator, especially with senior leadership

Influential with the ability to drive change and accountability

Skilled at coaching and developing team members

Must have project management experience from planning to execution

Demonstrated success in implementing change and leading initiatives

Proficient in Excel and accounting systems

Challenges the status quo and seeks continuous improvement

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong team player with a collaborative mindset

Flexible, adaptable and composed under pressure

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

Overseeing and managing the internal finance department, including identifying team training needs.

Preparing and consolidating monthly management accounts for over 10 group entities with revenue exceeding £30 million.

Producing monthly reporting packs and supporting senior leadership with insights and recommendations.

Preparing annual group budgets and leading financial forecasting.

Managing group cash flow and funding requirements.

Overseeing the annual audit process.

Leading the financial integration of acquisitions, including hive-ups and related projects.

Identifying and monitoring key metrics aligned to business objectives.

Setting and communicating financial targets and holding teams accountable to these goals.

Promoting best practices through training and effective communication across the business.

Creating and managing reporting tools that support fact-based decision-making.

Driving business improvement initiatives by managing internal finance projects.

Piloting internal testing of new products and services to assess client readiness.

Continuously improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the finance function.

Maintaining confidentiality of all financial and sensitive information.

Upholding the businesss core values and competency framework.

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

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