System Accountant - VKB Agri-Processors, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

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.

About this role:

This role is located within the Finance Department of VKB Landbou and Agri Processors as part of the Financial Controller Team. The System Accountant: VKB Agri Processors will report to the Financial Controller: VKB Groep.

The System Accountant: VKB Agri Processors will be responsible to work with the Financial Managers of the different VKB Agri Processors 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.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation of information that will be used to transfer ERP systems for all the VKB Agri Processors 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 VKB Agri Processors 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.