Are you an experienced Chartered Accountant ready to take on a strategic leadership role in South Africa’s leading fresh produce business? Wildeklawer, Africa’s largest onion producer and a major supplier of potatoes, carrots and beetroot, is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team based near Kimberley in the Northern Cape.
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As a pioneering force in precision farming and agricultural innovation, Wildeklawer operates across three world-class production units. Our focus extends beyond fresh produce. We are deeply committed to local development through youth sport initiatives and sustainable community investment.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the full financial management and reporting of the business
- Provide strategic financial input and guidance to the Board of Directors
- Lead strategic finance projects, including ERP cloud migration
- Manage the finance team and ensure accurate accounting practices
- Prepare financial statements and coordinate external audits
- Drive the budgeting process and ensure rigorous budgetary control
- Develop and maintain effective internal control systems
- Manage relationships with banks and financiers
- Compile, analyse, and present management accounts
- Support management with timely, data-driven decision-making insights
- Identify and implement profit centre improvements to enhance business performance
Minimum requirements:
- Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification is essential
- At least 10 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally in agriculture or food production
- Familiarity with Microsoft Navision and Jet Reports is highly advantageous
What we offer:
- A competitive salary package tailored to your experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive company benefits and performance-based incentives
- A unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a leading agribusiness in South Africa
How to apply:
Email your detailed CV to [email protected]
For any queries, contact Carin van Tonder at 053 531 9700
Closing Date: 23 May 2025
If you do not receive a response within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
