Financial Manager (JDI) (Swellendam)

2026/05/28
Reference Number
JDI_FM2026
Description

JD Implemente (Pty) (“JDI”) Ltd is seeking a Financial Manager to direct, manage and coordinate financial strategy and day-to-day activities of financial management.

 Define Financial and Operational strategy

  • Develop and execute processes to support existing and new strategies to ensure the sustainability of JDI.
  • Continuous evaluation and simplifying of the JDI business and financial model.
  • Determine actions and practices to benefit the business.
  • Evaluate business risks and implement control measures.
  • Develop and maintain a strict cost management culture

 Financial Management

  • Manage the strategic financial plan.
  • Apply Commercial and Risk management approach in decision making.
  • Be involved in pricing and discounting decisions.
  • Budget management in line with the approved strategy and the Delegation of authority.
  • Manage financial targets of the business, departments and branches.
  • Interpret the financial implications of decisions and convey to management of company.
  • Analytical review and interpretation of management data.
  • Complete balance sheet management.
  • Responsible for Debtor Management (Applications and facilities approval, Outstanding balances, provisions, collections).
  • Perform forex and international market transactions and analysis when required.
  • Maintain optimal margins on product ranges according to company mandate.
  • Ensure compliance with VAT, income tax, and other statutory submissions.

    Financial Planning, Reporting and Process Optimisation

     

    • Financial planning and Treasury management.
    • Monthly, quarterly (Board) bi-annual and annual reporting.
    • Manage accounting practices inline with IFRS and Company Law requirements.
    • Responsible for reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts.
    • Responsible for the accuracy of the fixed asset register.
    • Manage accounting practices, systems and procedures (continuously review and implement).
    • Responsible for all Insurance claims and Insurance related matters.
    • Continuously assess and enhance reporting tools for relevancy and effectiveness.
    • Oversee and monitor Service Level Agreements and other contracts.
    • Oversee the preparation and management of year-end reports (Audit process).

       

      Manage Relationships, Systems and Personnel matters

  • Performance Management: Set targets and goals to all business units and manage the outcomes in line with the strategy.
  • General HR Functions (including contracts, management of policies and procedures, pension fund inputs and management, disciplinary code and actions, Renumeration calculations, etc.)
  • General IT Functions.
  • Ensure compliance to legislation (This position also holds the Compliance Officer appointment and Director of the company)
  • Stakeholder relationships (Auditors, Lawyers, other services suppliers, etc).
Requirements
  • Professional certifications as a Chartered Accountant (CA).
  • At least 5 years’ experience in financial and business management.
  • Appropriate experience in the agricultural sector and “Equip” accounting system will be beneficial.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Clear and effective verbal and written skills.
  • Strong relationship-building skills (External and Internal).
  • Strong business liasson skills.
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Assertiveness.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Accounting principles (IFRS).
  • Basic IT Hardware and software support.

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  • We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
  • Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
  • Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at www.groupcareers.co.za
  • Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

CLOSING DATE : 12 JUNE 2026

Work Level
Management
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Swellendam