Stellenbosch: Financial Controller posted by Salix Recruitment
Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00
| Employer | Salix Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | Finance/Accounting Management |
| Location | Western Cape / Stellenbosch |
Job Summary
As the Finance Controller, you will take full ownership of the division’s financial function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and continuous process improvements. You’ll also play a vital role in team development and act as a strategic partner to the Farming Operations team.
What’s in it for you? You’ll be joining a mission-driven business that is deeply invested in sustainable agriculture, people development, and operational excellence. This is more than just a numbers role – it’s an opportunity to add value across the farming supply chain and influence financial decision-making in a global organisation with local impact. Reach out to *****@*****.co.za for more information.
Duties:
- Oversee the day-to-day financial function of the Farming division.
- Approve all operational invoices, POs, journals, and SVAs within a 24-hour window.
- Lead and develop a capable Admin team through planning, training, and performance management.
- Manage all financial reporting activities, including preparation of the Farming P&L, tonnage tracking, and allocation of farm-level costs.
- Ensure system accuracy and integrity across SAP, Excel models, MIS, and other internal platforms.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across OPEX and CAPEX.
- Reconcile balance sheets, perform IFRS16 calculations, and maintain accurate biological asset valuations.
- Champion process automation and financial reporting enhancements (Power BI, SAP improvements, etc.).
- Manage audit readiness and compliance for both internal and external audits.
- Deliver meaningful business insights and support operational decision-making.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong team leadership background.
- Advanced Excel proficiency is non-negotiable.
- Experience in agriculture, commodities, or related industries is a plus.
- Comfortable working in a complex ERP environment (SAP preferred).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and time management skills.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- ERP systems experience, preferably SAP.
- High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
- Excellent time management and organisational capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
- Critical thinker with emotional resilience.
- Proactive, ethical, and results-driven.
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