Job Openings at VKB Group

Job Description

The successful candidate will form part of the inventory and costing department within the maize division of VKB Milling.

Requirements

• Relevant BCom degree with Accountancy or comparable accounting qualification
• Completed Articles (SAIPA/ SAICA) will be advantageous
• Applicable experience in a fast-moving operational environment
• Experience in a processing environment within the financial function will be advantageous
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level
• Experience on Microsoft Navision or Business Central will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assisting with stock take facilitating and administration
• Compiling reconciliations of control accounts
• Add hoc inventory and costing relating accounting duties
• Review/compile production and packing related reconciliations
• Preparing month-end journals and reconciliation to be approved by the Cost Accountant.
• Processing of booking fees and related hedge transactions
• Reporting and analysis
• Duties and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate and department grow and change

Skills Required

• Decision making
• Problem solving, fault finding
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• An indisputable drive to constantly add value to the business
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Good communication
• Compliance
• Managing operations and budgets
• Organizing
• Planning

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Job Description

Responsible for overall operational management of the NTK Branches in the Limpopo region.  

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• 8 - 10 year's proven experience in the management of a Retail branch with preference in the agriculture environment
• Relevant qualification in Management will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that Financial KPI's are met as agreed upon for the Limpopo region.
• Optimal management of stock of the Free State's Retail division pertaining to turnover rates, margins and write offs.
• Analyse monthly reports and give feedback to management regarding write offs.
• Management and revision of the division's expenses.
• Preparation and management of the division's budget and capital projects.
• Ensure that the division complies to VKB's Risk Management policy.
• Drafting and implementation of the division's strategic goals, together with Management.
• Effective resolution of customer complaints on a continuous basis.
• Continuous liaison with internal and external customers to maintain good long term relationships.
• To coordinate strategic liaison with local farmers and clients to ensure world class service.
• To identify training needs and allocate relevant interventions within the division.

Skills

• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Compliance
• Accuracy
• Analytical
• Be able to work under pressure

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Job Description

Market business unit with profit motive within the VKB Group though marketing of product groups (seed , fertilizer, animal feeds, animal health, fencing, fuel and packing material).

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Tertiary qualification and AVCASA will be advantageous
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated record of success as a marketer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively market relevant Inputs within the VKB Area
• Responsible for growth of business unit above inflation targets
• Financing of chemicals
• Attend farmer days to grow network and client base
• Regular visits to farmers to build and maintain relationships
• Timeous resolution of customer complaints
• Continuous communication with internal and external clients to ensure effective completion of orders and administrative work

Skills Required

• Conflict management
• Negotiation skills
• Quick decision making
• Innovative and organized
• Able to work independently