Financial Manager

Our client a well-known fruit grower and packer, located near Wolseley has an opportunity available for an experienced and reliable person to join their team. Duties & Responsibilities: Co-responsible for the sustainable profitable strategic management of the Company. Board and divisional financial management & reporting. Strategic financial analysis, reporting and management. Agri value chain financial management, administration, capital optimisation, risk and asset management. Financial system development, process management and implementation. Key partners management, internal & external. Monthly preparation and quality control of preliminary and final financial figures as well as the preparation of 'dashboards' in respect of financial drivers for monthly management reports. Month-end procedures of the business which include preparation of journals, stock corrections and provisions as well as cost price corrections. Perform analytical review procedures regarding cost analyses and profitability. Management support to make informed decisions through the use of formulas, software and spreadsheets. Continuous identification of financial risks and making recommendations on them. Drafting budgets and managing the budget process. Execution of financial year-end procedures. Develop financial models and forecasts. Handling policies and standard practices of the company. Provide ongoing financial support to all stakeholders (internal / external). Daily authorisation and release of payments and cash book. Ongoing Treasury system development, processes and control implementation. Effective audits and audit enquiries. Compliance with covenants and regulatory requirements of financial institutions. Manage the payroll system Desired Experience & Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting. The suitable candidate must be SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA registered . The suitable candidate must have at least 5 - 10 years of financial management experience Candidates with 5+ years of experience in an operational business environment with Agriculture background will be preferred. System maintenance and development experience