OPERATIONAL AND SYSTEM MANAGER – FRUIT INDUSTRY – PAARL

Agricruitment Limited; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified individual to enhance financial integrity and efficiency through insightful reporting and analysis. This role involves overseeing accounting software, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and managing cost accounting. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with IT service providers and system developers to innovate and improve operational processes. If you possess strong leadership and communication skills and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting software maintenance and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with IT service providers and oversee IT infrastructure.
• Analyze business processes and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer relations

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

Business Central Dynamics 365

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

We invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for this position.

Purpose of Position:

To provide insightful reports and analysis to support the organization's financial integrity and efficiency.

This role oversees accounting software maintenance and development, ensures accurate financial reporting, and manages cost accounting to facilitate strategic decision-making and optimize financial performance.

The incumbent will report directly to the Financial Director.

Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management:
2. Systems & Reporting:
3. Business Central Dynamics 365 & Produce Linc:

• Maintain relationships with the system development team.
• Implement new developments and innovations.
• Manage system developers and service providers.
• Handle open tickets with the system development team.
• Maintain all master data.
• Support staff with Business Central inquiries.
• Manage job queues within Business Central to ensure system effectiveness.
• Build custom report layouts.
• Develop scope changes for system change requests.
• Ensure relevant reports are distributed and communicated.

Vendor Portal:

• Set up new vendors, communicate login details, and assist with queries.

Power BI:

• Monitor reports daily/weekly for accuracy and updates.
• Maintain and update existing reports and queries.
• Create new reports and innovations.

Information Technology:

• Manage relationships with IT service providers and internet providers.
• Oversee IT infrastructure in collaboration with service providers.
• Ensure system operational times are met.
• Procure hardware and ensure staff are equipped.
• Manage Microsoft 365 data and set up OneDrive/SharePoint.

Innovation:

• Analyze business processes and implement improvements.
• Use operational data analysis to identify trends and inefficiencies.

Financial Management (on an as-needed basis):

• Cost accounting
• Payroll
• Other financial responsibilities

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Good customer relations and service abilities.
• Proactive approach to teamwork and time management.
• Proficient in relevant software; understanding of the fruit export industry is a plus.

Email your CV in WORD format to: [e-mail]

Note: Applications will be considered unsuccessful if you are not contacted within 2 weeks.

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