Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that shares the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.

We have an exciting opportunity in the following regions and we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. The position will service Agrimark Stores and Agrimark Packaging Stores in towns as set out below and will be stationed in one of the towns or surrounding areas with the ability to travel to branches on short notice.

Bree River Region (Western Cape): Barrydale, Montague, Robertson, Worcester, Rawsonville, Elgin, Hermanus, Bredasdorp

Preferential Location (but not limited to): Worcester / Paarl / Elgin

Packaging Region (Western Cape): Orchard, Worcester, Paarl, Piketberg, Ceres

Preferential Location (but not limited to): Wellington / Paarl

Kouga Region (Eastern Cape): Addo, Langkloof (Joubertina), Kirkwood, Patensie

Preferential Location (but not limited to): Addo / Langkloof

Job Specification

The incumbents will be responsible for overseeing the finance and admin function for the Trade Bree River, Packaging and Kouga region, providing ad hoc decision support to senior management, driving efficiencies and system improvements, and providing timely and accurate reporting and service to stakeholders within the business.

Minimum Requirements

B Degree (BCom or CIMA) with 4 years related experience
Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint knowledge
NB: Your own transport is an inherent requirement

Key performance indicators

The GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.

Growth

Analyse and report financial performance against performance targets
Compile monthly reports
Coordinate annual branch & capital budget
Control financial feasibility studies and cost analysis for new proposals, projects, and infrastructure
Strategic support to Regional Manager, branches, and other stakeholders

Optimisation

Ensure branch controls are implemented in line with company policy
Optimize utilization of Agrimark networks
Provide sound advice to internal clients on applications and systems
Manage and assist with the annual external audit
Quality orientation and assurance
Ensure stock counts are done in accordance with policy and ensure all variances are reported accurately
Report on functional information
Drive the collection of and reporting on functional business information
Administration and ad hoc functions

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

Maintain good internal stakeholder relations
Plan and organize your own work for efficiency

Digital Transformation

Assist/train/upskill branch staff on financial systems, policies & procedures
Ensure risk management, governance, and legal compliance
Initiate continuous improvement (Innovation)
Perform continuous evaluation of branch controls, remotely and on site

Key leadership attributes

The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact!

Dealing with complexity
Sound pragmatic discernment/judgement
Self-awareness
Strategic focus & insight
Decision making/Problem solving.
Business acumen
Achievement/ performance orientation

As part of the KAL Group Ltd – a diversified JSE-listed retail group that operates in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience, and manufacturing markets – you will join a group of companies with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.

You will have an opportunity to grow your career and thrive in an accelerating performance environment that values resilience and customer service, and embraces communication, alignment, and relationships. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities within the KAL Group Ltd to take on new challenges.

If this excites you, learn more about Agrimark Operations Ltd and KAL Group Ltd here:

Candidates who are not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can accept that their application was unsuccessful. Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company’s Employment Equity objectives. Please note that in order to consider your application or interest, KAL Group Ltd will have to process your personal information and that such processing will be subject to the KAL Group HR Processing notice which can be accessed by viewing it on the KAL Group Ltd website under the following hyperlink:

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