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Financial Manager

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW005483/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client is one of South Africa's largest fruit-packing and marketing companies close to Grabouw in the Western Cape. They are seeking to employ a Financial Manager to oversee and manage the financial operations and information technology services.

Financial accountabilities include financial planning, reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Accountability for Information Technology includes network functionality and security and suitable hardware and software applications that enable business processes. The role requires an individual with strong financial acumen, embedded information technology systems and security applications, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with senior management, growers and other relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis
Strategic Financial Support
Cost Management and Profitability (Performance Metrics & KPI Management)
Cash Flow, FOREX, and Investment Capital Management (Liquidity)
Financial Reporting
Governance & Company secretarial function
Financial Technology and Automation
Compliance and Risk Management
Stakeholder Relations
Team Leadership and Development:

Formal Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (CA/CIMA)
An MBA will be an advantage
At least 8 years of post-SAICA articles experience

Work Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial and IT management within the fruit industry
Expertise in reviewing commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, and transactions
Experience with international and local audits, including B-BBEE reporting
Skilled in managing shareholder and contract accounts (Pools)
Proven ability to manage teams, including motivation and discipline

Skills & Personal Attributes

Strong analytical skills with a solution-driven mindset
A proactive, well-organized, and systematic approach to work
High emotional intelligence (EQ) and conflict management skills
Ability to perform under pressure
Effective team player with strong communication skills
Strategic thinker
Experience as an EXCO/Board Member
Fluent in Afrikaans & English

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.