FINANCE MANAGER (FRUIT INDUSTRY)

SUMMARY:
Our client is one of South Africa biggest partners across the fresh produce sector. Based in Wellington, they connect fruit producers to retailers in South Africa and abroad. We are recruiting for their Financial Manager to head the accounting team, monitor financial performance and guide the company’s leaders by identifying areas for improvement.

POSITION INFO:

QUALIFICATIONS

• BCompt. Degree or similar

• Valid driver’s license

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years relevant experience within the agricultural or export and import industry

• Computer skills and extensive experience in Excel

• Proficiency in financial software systems (Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous)

• Cost accounting & standard cost principles essential

• Forex handling

• Financial Reporting

CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong leadership ability

• Exceptional communication skills

• Excellent organisational skills, i.e. prioritization key element

• Energetic and disciplined

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail a pre-requisite

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead and manage finance team to achieve required outcomes

• Manage full creditors process

• Manage full debtors process, including credit insurance

• Manage full treasury function

• SARB applications and monitoring of compliance

• Onboarding of new customers and producers

• Cashflow management

• Contribute to compilation and monitoring of budgets

• Monthly review and updating of standard costs, including reporting on over/under recoveries

• Reporting on profitability including relevant analysis per commodity

• Contribute to financial statement reporting as required

• Identify and mitigate risks identified

• Ensure compliance with export and import documentation and reporting requirements

• Oversee accounting related to the division

• Any other relevant accounting functions as required

To apply, email your CV to using the reference: FRUFM