An established manufacturer of specialised agricultural chemicals is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee the accounting and financial activities within the company.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance Option)
• Minimum 5 years’ cumulative experience in a comparable position in a reputable organization
• Registration with professional accounting body in South Africa.
• Must have advanced Excel skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under strict deadlines, with high standards of integrity and ethical practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring smooth flow of all finance-related functions in compliance with legal frameworks.
• Leading the development and implementation of effective internal control mechanisms.
• Regularly reviewing and validating information for the general ledger’s accuracy and completeness.
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial progress reports for departmental approval.
• Supervising accounts payable and receivable activities for timely service delivery.
• Ensuring transactions adhere to accounting standards and systems for compliance.
• Participating in preparing the Annual Budget and uploading the approved budget into the systems.
• Addressing financial issues and inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Conducting internal checks to ensure effective and efficient accounting practices.
• Coordinating revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets.
• Preparing reports for internal and external audits to ensure accurate information on annual statements.
• Validating and verifying payments for accuracy and accountability.
• Ensuring adequate insurance coverage and monitoring policies.