Stellenbosch
Market related salary
Essential Requirements for consideration
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related field (master’s degree or CA(SA) preferred).
- Min 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, reporting, and business controlling.
- Must have a strong TRADE ACCOUNTING background preferably from the Agri Industry
- A US CPA or US GAAP qualification or experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Trade Accounting:
- Responsibility for the accuracy of trade accounting in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
- Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards for management reporting.
Financial Analysis:
- Conduct financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Support trading units with insights into return on working capital and profitability, seeking opportunities for efficiencies and improvements.
Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard the company.
- Review and approve payments and credit notes.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
Business Partnering:
- Act as a finance partner to various business units, providing financial insights and guidance.
- Support operational and strategic initiatives with financial expertise and an understanding of trading economics.
Process Improvement:
- Obtain a deep understanding of all the systems and processes of the trading, operations and finance teams in order to understand and be able to advise on best practice.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in trade accounting and operations as well as the operations and trading operations what impact trade accounting.
- Lead and participate in projects to enhance financial systems and processes.
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