Job Description

Introduction to the VKB GroupThe VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.This house of brands we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.About this role:This role is located within the Finance Department of GWK, VKB Landbou and Agri Processors as part of the Financial Controller Team. The Financial Controller: GWK will report to the Financial Controller: VKB Group.The Financial Controller: GWK will be responsible to work with the Financial Managers of the different VKB/GWK entities to ensure a sound and accurate system environment. As part of the Financial Controller process, activities will include documenting the operational environment, ensuring the setup of the system agrees to the specifications of the environment and improving the system to adhere to the requirements of the financial managers/operational managers.About you:

• You are keen to join one of the most dynamic and leading agricultural companies in South Africa,
• You want to be part of a Finance department that is passionate about delivering optimal services to the VKB Group.
• You are able to work under pressure and still keep the business processes going.
• You have a strong controls background that will drive decision making
• You have an interest in Controls , IT, Business and Finance Environment
• You have a proven track record to be Inquisitive, Thorough, Diplomatic and Creative.
• You have the ability to step back and see the bigger picture and keep perspective in pressured and dynamic circumstances.
• You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures.
• You are able to work in a team environment and add value and innovation to the team.

• Preparation of information that will be used to transfer ERP systems for all the GWK companies.
• Standardization of any new system requests and current information/setups to align with the whole VKB Group
• Taking responsibility for assigned tasks to enhance the control environments of VKB Group.
• Designing, testing, and implementing system requests as received by the BAU and Strategic projects team.
• Constant evaluation of the system control environment to ensure it adheres to standards set.
• Keeping the system databases updated with the latest approved requests.
• Inspecting the ERP, identifying probable weaknesses and implementing an action plan in line with Financial Controller requirements to address the weaknesses.
• Updating the ERP with the latest financial information.
• Facilitating training requirements in line with group needs identified with regards to the ERP.
• Developing policies to allow the regulation of activities on the ERP system.
• Taking responsibility for new implementations of the ERP systems at the different GWK companies.
• Monitoring system revenue/production and expense functionality to ensure the correct setups have been done.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest developments and use of ERP systems.
• Report on the progression of activities in a structured and metric manner to allow tracking.
• Deliver services to the Financial and Operational managers of the highest standard.

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Applicable bachelor's degree in finance related field preferred.
• AGA(SA)/CA(SA) designation will be beneficial.
• Experience In Microsoft Dynamics will be preferred.
• Knowledge of dimension use and BI reporting will be highly regarded.
• Ability to manage expectations from management.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (exceptional communication skills both verbal and written).
• Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations.
• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure.
• Good communication skills in written and oral format.
• Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and deliver exceptional results on time.

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