Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Head Office near Kimberley Northern Cape Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Salary: MarketRelated Package Performance Incentives
Role Overview
Our client a leading fresh produce business and Africas largest onion producer is seeking a commercially astute and strategically focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This pivotal role will oversee the full financial function of the business and play a key role in strategic planning risk management and operational performance. Based at stateoftheart facilities near Kimberley the CFO will help drive longterm growth and sustainability across our diversified agricultural operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the financial function including financial operations reporting budgeting and compliance
Act as a strategic advisor to the Board and executive team providing insightful financial analysis and risk guidance
Oversee financial systems and controls including the rollout of a new cloudbased ERP system
Manage preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with regulatory standards
Supervise external audit processes and liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies
Drive the companys annual budgeting process and ensure effective budgetary control
Develop and mentor a highperforming finance team aligned to business objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions auditors and key external stakeholders
Deliver accurate realtime management accounts and business performance dashboards
Identify costsaving and profit improvement opportunities across the business
Support operational teams with datadriven insights to guide decisionmaking
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification is essential
Minimum 10 years experience in a senior financial management or executive role
Sector experience in agriculture FMCG or food production is highly preferred
Demonstrated success in financial leadership within a complex operationally intensive environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) and Jet Reports (advantageous)
Proven track record of managing teams delivering strategic initiatives and driving operational efficiencies
Core Competencies
Strategic financial leadership and business acumen
Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organisation
High integrity and ethical standards
Handson solutionsdriven leadership approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Change management capability particularly in systems and process improvement
What Is On Offer
A competitive experiencebased salary package with performancelinked incentives
Full suite of company benefits
The opportunity to help shape the future of a purposedriven agricultural enterprise
A leadership role in a business committed to innovation food security and meaningful community upliftment
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