Website TWK Agri
Agricultural company with Head-Office in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, South Africa with interests in the Forestry, Agricultural Trade, Grain, Mechanisation, Financing, Insurance and Motors & Tyre industries operating mainly in the Mpumalanga and Kwazulu-Natal provinces. 11 De Wet St, Piet Retief, 2380, South Africa
Job Description
TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Financial Manager within the Grain division at Pretoria, Gauteng.
Job Summary
The Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring the financial health of the organisation, and providing strategic guidance to senior management.
This role involves managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, compliance functions, working capital, process optimisation, internal controls, pricing strategies, and production cost monitoring to optimise financial performance.
Responsibilities and Duties
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals
Conduct financial analysis and modelling to assess risks and opportunities
Prepare and present financial forecasts and reports to senior management
Assist the Finance Executive and lead the annual budgeting process with input from department heads
Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with recommendations
Revise forecasts to reflect changing business conditions
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Oversee financial report consolidation across business units
Maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Manage cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations
Develop cash flow forecasts and optimise working capital
Monitor receivables, payables, and inventory to improve cash cycles
Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulations (incl. SAFEX)
Coordinate and support internal and external audits
Manage capital expenditure projects in line with strategic goals
Monitor ROI and performance of key investments
Develop and manage competitive, profit-focused pricing strategies
Ensure pricing accuracy and maintain pricing controls
Analyse production costs and identify trends or variances
Collaborate with production to drive cost-saving initiatives
Report on production cost performance and suggest improvements
Review and enhance financial processes for efficiency and accuracy
Implement best practices and innovative solutions across teams
Design, implement, and update internal control systems
Train staff on control procedures and ensure compliance
Lead and mentor the finance team to drive continuous improvement
Conduct performance reviews and support professional development
Communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
Prepare board presentations and align finance with organisational goals
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
5 – 7 years’ experience in financial management
Extensive knowledge of financial management principles and practices
Understanding of the industry and its financial dynamics
Familiarity with financial regulations, compliance standards and risk management
Proficiency in financial software and tools
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinking and ability to influence decision making
High attention to detail and organisational skills
Bilingual (Afrikaans and English) (advantageous)
Valid Driver’s License (Code 08)
Willing to travel
Apply via company website ( http://www.twkagri.com ) or
twkagri.simplify.hr