Finance and Administration Manager – Agricultural Sector

Job Description

Our client, a player in the Agricultural Industry with ambitious growth strategic plans, is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager.

This position reports to the General Manager and is based at Head Office in northern suburbs – Harare.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Main Purpose:
  • To provide financial reporting and financial management services for the organisation in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the organisation’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Financial Business Planning:
  • To consolidate operational and financial plans for the Finance department and consolidate plans for presentation to the General Manager and/or the board.
• Budgeting & Financial Control:
  • To prepare the company and divisional budget timetables and manage budget processes at each stage.
• Financial Performance:
  • Business case analysis – carry out risk and sensitivity analyses and review all business cases to ensure they are in line with organisational objectives.
• Financial Assurance:
  • To review monthly account reconciliations and define supplier performance metrics and monitor and evaluate suppliers in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Statutory Reporting:
  • To prepare annual reports and review and evaluate the asset register.
• Management of Department:
  • To develop the necessary plan/s to ensure the Finance department meets its agreed goals and objectives, meet staff on a pre-agreed basis, identify and agree performance areas, key objectives/tasks and action plans and evaluate staff performance strengths and deficiencies and arrange necessary action.
• Financial Acumen:
  • To apply a broad understanding of Financial Management principles including Treasury and Working Capital Management and other quantitative information to ensure decisions are fiscally responsible and based on the procurement budget.
• Analytical Skills:
  • To visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information.
• Project Management:
  • Overseeing the project management function.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Accounting Degree or equivalent
• Professional Accounting qualification – CIMA/CA/ACCA
• 5 years post qualification experience in the Agricultural sector is an added advantage
• Detail-oriented with ability to plan and organise in the medium to long-term
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills – ability to negotiate, interact and achieve targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office

Email Colin at [email protected] and Mirriam at [email protected]

The position offers a good salary and benefits