The 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 advise to the various line managers within STC.The South African Sugar Association is an extremely diverse and dynamic organization. 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 and when this is required. In addition, preparation of 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. This will include 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
• In addition, you will be responsible forthe 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, cost management accounting practices andprocedures, 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 deadline

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 could we suggest that you contact your university to obtain this. SASA follows a comprehensive recruitment process that includes the formal assessment of cognitive abilities and preferred behavioral styles