JOB SUMMARY
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be primarily responsible for managing and leading the daily operations and strategic functions for the following departments:
Financial
Admin & IT
Human Resources
Reporting
RESPONSIBILITY: Financial Strategy
DUTIES
Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
Improve strategy implementation and increase certain revenue streams.
Assess and manage financial risks, ensuring the company's financial health and stability.
RESPONSIBILITY: Capital Management
DUTIES
Manage capital structure, including debt and equity financing, to support business growth and expansion.
Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
Compile new improved financial dashboards and financial reporting structures for the group organization.
Optimize working capital and cash flow management to maximize liquidity.
RESPONSIBILITY: Strategic Planning
DUTIES
Maintain and direct the daily operations of the business, including coordinating with Financial, Admin & IT, Human Resources, and Power BI.
Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.
Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.).
Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
Assist the CEO in strategic operation plans and strategic forecasts.
Ensure strategic thinking, intelligent reporting, and status financial decision-making are established.
Meet with and report to the CEO about the company's daily finances, as well as the CEO's plans for any upcoming adjustments or developments to business operations.
RESPONSIBILITY: Oversee other departments
DUTIES
Oversee the following departments:
Financial
Admin & IT
Human Resources
Power BI
Ensure all targets and KPIs are reached within each department mentioned above.
Ensure all departments function in the most cost-effective way daily and stay within budget.
Maintain a secure and fail-safe IT department.
Oversee all the organization's accounts and financial investments with relevant stakeholders.
Supervise and manage financial department staff and ensure efficiency in the admin department.
Hold weekly meetings with Managers in respective departments and keep records of the meetings.
RESPONSIBILITY: Team Leadership & Management
DUTIES
Provide leadership and direction to Financial, Admin, IT, Human Resources, and Power BI teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Motivate and lead finance members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback.
Recruit, train, and mentor staff to develop their skills and capabilities in managing operations effectively.
Identify, develop, and implement training programs to expand the capacity of all subordinates.
Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all operations.
Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
RESPONSIBILITY: Change Management and Innovation
DUTIES
Lead or support change initiatives, such as process improvements, technology implementations, or organizational restructuring.
Foster a culture of innovation and agility within various functions, leveraging emerging technologies and best practices to drive value creation.
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Completed CIMA/SAICA articles and registered as a CA.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
ESSENTIAL
Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans).
Need to be analytical and a decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.
Strategic thinker.
Organizational, administrative, and leadership skills.
Process-driven.
Hands-on.
Business savvy.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
8-10 years experience in the fresh produce/agri industry.
Strong cash flow background.
Operations background.
Team Management.
Experience in a similar position.
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Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.
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