Linux Systems Administrator

Edge Executive Search; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the agricultural sector is seeking a driven CFO to join their executive team. This pivotal role involves providing financial strategy and oversight, ensuring robust financial management, and guiding the organization through effective financial planning and risk management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting and finance, particularly within agricultural operations, and will be instrumental in developing long-term financial strategies that align with business goals. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the company's success and growth in the agricultural market.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of accounting & finance experience required.
• Experience in agricultural operations and export of agricultural products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial strategy and oversee financial planning.
• Manage financial reporting, accounting operations, and budgeting.
• Develop and manage annual budget and financial performance.

Skills

Core business acumen skills

Financial management

Planning and coordination

Proactive communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Accounting degree

Honours / CA(SA)

Job description

Our client in the Agricultural industry is recruiting for a driven and ambitious CFO. The position reports directly to the CEO and Board of Directors and will become a key member of the executive team with the purpose of providing financial strategy and strong financial oversight.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Coordination of financial strategy, tax strategy, management reporting, forecasting and budgeting, financial risk management, financing, treasury, cash management, accounting, and investing.
• Provide strategy and hands-on leadership to develop long and short-term financial plans.
• Oversee the integration of business development plans.
• Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process.
• Responsible for overall corporate financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Direct the group's risk management programs.
• Develop financing alternatives and manage capital structure planning.
• Maintain working relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Analyze and interpret financial information on the group's performance.
• Make recommendations concerning management decisions, resource allocation, and business operations to improve group financial performance.
• Responsible for Accounting Department functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cost, and General Accounting.
• Oversee Information Systems strategy and major acquisitions of hardware and software.
• Complete and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance of the business.
• Coordinate outside (e.g., audit, legal, and tax) services.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and monitor progress.
• Manage financial and operational reporting, accounting operations, payroll, purchasing, and cash and inventory control functions.
• Negotiate and structure core transactions within the group to be beneficial to all stakeholders in the long term.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Accounting degree and articles experience.
• Honours / CA(SA) will be advantageous.
• 5 to 10 years of accounting & finance experience.
• Experience in agricultural operations and in the export of agricultural products.
• Experience in capital structure, stock control, costing, pricing, and forex.
• Experience with building financial strategy and comfortable in driving.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Core business acumen skills.
• Ability to guide the organization with accurate, timely, and purposeful financial management.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Proactive communicator, collaborative, and results-oriented.
• Ability to participate on senior management and executive teams.

TO APPLY:

If your background matches the requirements and you would like to apply or receive more information, please:

• Click on the Apply button or
• Apply online on our CA Support website at www.casupport.za/vacancies or
• Forward a comprehensive CV to us with 'CFO Cape Winelands' in the subject line.

We take great care in assessing each application individually; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Therefore, please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 2 weeks of sending your CV.