Skills: Financial Management, Commercial Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Commercial Negotiations, Accounting
Salary type: Annual
Location: Mount Edgecombe, Durban
Job published: 08-01-2025
Job ID: 35943
Job DescriptionThe South African Sugar Association (SASA) is the regulator of the sugar industry in South Africa and provides a range of specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness, and sustainability of the South African sugar industry.
The Shukela Training Centre (STC) is a subsidiary of SASA and is a well-regarded training institution established about 50 years ago that delivers high-quality agricultural and engineering training to learners from the sugar and other industries.
The STC has an employment opportunity for an experienced Finance and Commercial Manager to oversee the financial and commercial aspects of STC and provide trustworthy and professional guidance, support, and advice to the various line managers within STC.
You will be based in Mount Edgecombe, Durban.
As the overall financial and commercial expert for STC, you will be reporting to the General Manager with a reporting line to the Finance Director.
Duties and Responsibilities:Financial Management: Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and review of respective divisional payroll to ensure accurate financial information and compliance with SASA finance policies and budget guidelines.Commercial Management: Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive STC revenue growth, improve profitability, and enhance STC's sustainability and competitiveness.Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing insights into business decisions.Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to ensure alignment with STC business objectives.Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports including monthly management reports to SASA Executive Committee and Quarterly Review Reports to the STC Committee/Board as required.
Prepare reports and management's response or action following the recommendations of internal/external audits.Commercial Negotiations: Negotiate training contracts, agreements, and partnerships to achieve STC business objectives.Enterprise Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate STC financial and commercial risks to ensure business continuity, including detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or misuse of company resources.Team Management: Lead and manage a team of finance and bookings office employees, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.Marketing: Responsible for the marketing of the STC, tender submissions, project management, and development of business plans.Minimum Requirements:A clear credit and criminal record.B Com (Financial/Management Accounting) with a minimum of 5 years relevant financial management experience at a senior level in a complex corporate accounting environment.Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word together with experience in Syspro or a similar accounting package.Thorough understanding of financial and cost management accounting practices and procedures, including budgeting and forecasting.Preferable 4-5 years of experience in financial and administrative management.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, supported by an ability to interact with internal and external customers at different levels.Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills, as well as attention to detail and planning and organizing are key to the successful performance of this position.Ability to work under pressure with stringent deadlines.We will contact applicants who appear to best fit our requirements with a request that they provide a more detailed CV and furnish us with copies of their academic record.
If you do not have a copy of your academic transcript, please contact your university to obtain this.
SASA follows a comprehensive recruitment process that includes the formal assessment of cognitive abilities and preferred behavioral styles.
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