Job Description

A dynamic company in frozen fruit processing, specialising in the procurement, packing, and marketing of frozen fruit and vegetable products to national and international industrial markets has a career opportunity for a proactive Financial Director, based at the Firgrove (Somerset West) facilities. As a member of the Board, the candidate will assist with the strategic and operational level of the business, by applying your skills and expertise by leading and directing the finance department for our owner-managed business.

This position will report to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will assist in crafting the overall financial strategy of the business and will furthermore be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finances. A CA (SA) or equivalent qualification and 8-years post articles experience in financial management are pre-requisites for the job. Experience with Sage X3 will be advantageous.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Managing and developing the financial team to produce timeous and accurate reports and results
• Managing all costing and financial accounting processes
• Preparing, consolidating and interpreting monthly management reports and present comprehensive feedback to the board.
• Developing and improving budgeting and forecasting processes
• Drive audit and legal compliance and corporate governance standards
• Communicating and reporting on all SARS related matters
• Project management involving systems and process changes and improvement.
• Managing foreign exchange transactions
• Take accountability for information systems
• Managing and guiding employee relations of the company including culture and value
• Setting and driving overall group KPI and implementing measurements

This position is based in Firgrove (Somerset West) and limited travel will be required.

Requirements

• Minimum CA (SA) or equivalent qualification
• 8 years post articles experience
• 5-8 years management experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Sage X3 experience will be advantageous

Apply online.

Notes: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Closing date: 24 November 2023

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