MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, Accounting or related field
- 5-10 years experience in cost and financial management.
- Understanding of financial procedures and operational systems
- Experience in the Agricultural / Citrus industry and packhouse finances will be an advantage
- Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional qualification and completed articles (CA / CIMA / PA) will be beneficial
- Willingness to travel
SKILLS AND COMPTENCIES REQUIRED
Strong leadership and people management skills presenting a strong record of achievement through building high performing teamsMulti-level negotiating and communication skillsHighly innovative and collaborative cultivating an effective working cultureResults orientated and able to plan and execute in a structured mannerConflict and grievance resolutionExceptional analytical and problem-solving skillsAttention to detail and preciseStrong financial technical knowledgeStrong management and cost accounting abilitiesKEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
Financial Management and Business Reporting
Execute the finance function vision and strategy that was developed by the groupImplement action plans to improve financial return to packhouses and overall business strategyIdentify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the finance functionsResearch and develop appropriate finance technologies and adopt best practicesSupervise the recording and accounting of financial transactions and assign relevant costs to different cost centresOptimal utilisation of all resources, capacity and costsConduct financial refresher training and invest in training and development initiativesPreparation of monthly management accounts and reportsPreparation of annual budgetAnalyse and review capital cost estimatesMaintain the companys financial processes, banking activities oversee budget and adjustmentsDirect companys tax obligations and review tax reduction opportunitiesReview financial control procedures and implement standard processes to mitigate business risksQuality and Monitoring
Overall finance service delivery and management of all financial regularities and incidentsManage the internal and annual auditsManage and maintain the companys capital expenditure, debtors, short term liabilities and service provider contracts and agreementsReview and analyse the companys liquidity and recommend solutions to liquidity problemsMonitor and evaluate revenue generated, incurred costs and procurement of goods and servicesONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.