Financial Controller

Reference: 10352 MB
Consultant: Marié Bosman 

Job Description: 

•  Full oversight of the daily Finance function for the Farming division
• Approval of all farming-related invoices, POs, journals, and SVAs within 24 hours
• Management and development of the Farming Admin team, including:
  • Backup Planning
  • Cross functional training
  • One-on-one meetings
  • Career development
• Financial reporting and analysis:
  • Preparation, reporting, and management of the Farming P&L
  • Ensure accurate tonnage tracking in the T1 system.
  • Reconciliation of transport records vs harvested and delivered tonnages.
  • Allocation of basis costs per farm, crop, and silo
• System and reporting integrity:
  • Daily, MTD, and YTD reconciliation of Excel models with T1, SAP GL, MIS, and MBOR reports
  • Review and ensure accuracy of trade positions.
  • Ensure complete and accurate reporting in BPC, MBOR, SS, and WD4
  • SAP ERP system management (including WBS management and upload of new farming locations)
• Budgeting and forecasting
  • Support the annual Budget process for both OPEX/CAPEX
  • Input into budget presentations and uploads into BPC and SAP
  • Manage budget vs actual reporting and ensure forecasting accuracy.
• Balance sheet and compliance:
  • Monthly BSI Reconciliations
  • IFRS16 calculations via NESTA system
  • Inventory control via SHED system.
  • Accurate valuation of biological assets
• Process improvement and technology:
  • Identify and implement efficiency gains and system automation (e.g., Power BI)
  • Drive data integrity and improve financial processes.
• Audit and compliance:
  • Manage all internal and external audit queries.
  • Liaise with auditors on all farming-related matters.
  • Prevent repeat audit findings, especially relating to inventory and IFRS16
• Business support:
• Prepare farmer reconciliations and profitability analysis.
• Act as the link between farming operations and the finance team.
• Support the Farming Manager with operational reporting.
• VAT and Diesel replace submissions and journals.
• Assist with the preparation of the Farming “Schedule A.”
• Provide training to other finance staff as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Tertiary Qualification – Bachelor’s degree -Finance
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ work experience in a similar role
• Team Management experience essential
• Advanced MS Excel skills essential
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans (reading and writing)
• Industry experiences are advantageous.
• Articles -advantages

How to Apply: 

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. 

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