The Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing most of the financial aspects of the company and ensuring the flow of accurate and timely financial data to the executives. Key responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy, validity, and completeness of management and financial accounting, analysis, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring that all accounting and regulatory requirements and deadlines are met, and all records are maintained. The incumbent must be a strategic thinker with a focused approach, who is able to travel between Eastern Cape and Gauteng.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic ManagementAssist with the preparation, drafting, and implementation of the strategic plans for the Agricultural division, by providing relevant financial information.Lead the development of effective financial policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Agricultural operations.Formulate and implement the required financial controls.Prepare and present long-range profit forecasts and budgets.Ensure procedure manuals are adequately prepared and maintained regularly, at the required standard.Cashflow ManagementConduct daily/weekly/monthly/annual cash flow planning and ensure that the organization always has the necessary cash flow required.Ensure funds available for payments and excess cash is transferred to high-interest earning accounts timeously.Financial ReportingPrepare financial reports including financial statements, strategic plans, budgets, and financial forecasts.Prepare monthly & quarterly reports on the Agricultural division.Ensure the mapping of the chart of accounts on various systems is accurate to ensure reliability of data is not compromised across systems.Ensure the completeness of transactions and correct allocation to the ledger; reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and signed off timeously.Ensure that monthly consolidated management accounts are completed accurately and timeously.Analyze cost structure to identify cost reduction opportunities. Implement and report on cost reduction initiatives as deemed necessary.Prepare, submit and provide reasons for any unusual or unexpected expenses.Co-ordinate and consolidate variance reporting to budget on a monthly basis.TaxComputation and submission of provisional and income tax returns, and VAT returns.Attend to all tax queries and audits.AuditsLiaise with auditors regarding information requests.Liaise and furnish auditors with all relevant information for audit reporting.People ManagementSet Key Performance Indicators and outcomes of employees and processes within the department.Conduct appraisals to measure performance against agreed objectives, counseling and consulting with personnel on developmental goals, career paths, and short-term targets and standards.Coach and mentor subordinates.Ensure the team is fully equipped and receives adequate training.Qualifications And ExperienceBCOM AccountingCIMA qualifications are an advantageAt least 3-4 years' experience in the Agriculture industryAt least 2-3 years managerial experienceKnowledge of agricultural financeAttributesStrategic thinkingInnovationAttention to detailFast learnerGood communication skillsDiligentDesired SkillsStrategic ThinkingInnovationAttention to detailFast learnerGood communication skillsDiligentPeople ManagementFinancial ReportingCashflow managementDesired Qualification Level & AccreditationsDegreeChartered Institute of Management AccountantsAbout The EmployerWomen Investment Portfolio Holdings (WIPHOLD) is an investment holding company that believes in creating value that can be used to empower women and transform society. We are looking for a Finance Manager (Agriculture industry) who will be reporting to a group finance manager and directly reporting to the accountant.
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