Head of Finance: Trading
Helderberg Personnel · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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- Qualified CASA or CIMA CGMA.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years' relevant financial management experience.
- Substantial experience in one or more of the following areas: Grain or agricultural commodity trading, Commodity risk management, Treasury and trade finance, Inventory and hedging management, Group finance and consolidations.
- Experience with SAFEX, futures contracts, and hedging instruments.
- Experience in audit, internal control, and risk management environments.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of IFRS.
- Strong management accounting and financial analysis skills.
- Excellent knowledge of: Inventory valuations, SAFEX hedging, Working capital management.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Experience with ERP and trading systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Leadership and Group Control
- Lead the financial function of the trading business.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable month-end and annual reporting.
- Review and consolidate financial results of all relevant entities.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, group policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement best practices for financial control.
Commodity and Trade Finance Management
- Analyze and monitor the profitability of all trading activities.
- Review gross profit calculations per trader.
- Ensure reconciliation between profit calculations and the general ledger.
- Challenge variances and identify underlying performance drivers.
Risk and Hedging Management
- Review fair value adjustments and inventory valuations, and ensure their accuracy.
- Monitor commodity price risk, basis risk, and inventory exposure.
- Ensure that all trading risks are identified, measured, and reported in a timely manner.
Financial Analysis and Strategic Input
- Analyze margins, trends, and trading results.
- Prepare reports for management, EXCO, and the board.
- Provide strategic recommendations regarding profitability and risk.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve returns.
Internal Control and Corporate Governance
- Ensure adequate internal control measures are in place.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and critical financial control processes.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Support external auditors and internal audit processes.
- Ensure the timely resolution of control deficiencies.
People Management and Development
- Lead and develop Financial Managers and Financial Accountants.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and professional excellence.
- Ensure adequate capacity and succession planning within the finance team.
- Drive continuous process improvement and the digitalization of financial processes.