Introdution:
The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office and report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/ she strategically and operationally leads, manages and administers the Finance division. As a member of EXCO, he/ she also participates in the overall strategic leadership of Agra.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To mediate risks, takes full responsibility for financial controls and procedures across the Agra group
- Strategically supports and advises all departments/ divisions concerning financial matters
- Draws up advanced financial analyses and reports to guide the CEO and EXCO on financial decisions
- Takes a proactive role in the overall strategic leadership of Agra on EXCO level
- Takes full responsibility for the strategic leadership of the finance division
- Manages, controls and evaluates the annual budgeting process
- Takes full responsibility for on-time and accurate reporting of Agra’s financial statements
- Takes full responsibility for the finance division budget (planning, implementation, controlling and realisation)
- Takes full responsibility for Governance, Risk & Compliance within Agra
- Takes full responsibility for Loss Prevention within Agra
- Optimize and manage working capital requirements
- Ensures effective people management, retention of talent and organisational learning
- Together with the respective departments/divisions, ensures effective and efficient debtors management
- Takes full responsibility for on-time and on-budget project management within the finance division
- Takes full responsibility for negotiating favourable insurance for the Agra group
- Protecting the group’s assets and improving profitability by minimizing the financial losses of the group’s operations
- Assists in internal and external audits and implements practically any agreed upon consequences of the annual audit reports
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- A B.Com degree from a recognised university specialising in finance, and/ or accounting/ management accounting
- A CA (NA), or CIMA designation will serve as a distinct advantage
- Minimum 10 years of management experience (budget andpeople leadership)
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
ATTRIBUTES
- Namibian citizenship
- Suitable career track record in the private sector
- Proven exposure to and experience in the above responsibilities
- Leadership and negotiating skills
Prospective candidates should send an application letter, CV and supporting documents to::
AGRA Corporate Office,
General Manager: Human Resources
8 Bessemer Street, Southern Industrial, Windhoek
Email:Â griffort@agra.com.na
Closing Date: 01 July 2022
– Only suitably qualified candidates, who meet the minimum requirements, will be considered for shortlisting for this position
– Please take note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no CV’s will be returned and shortlisted candidates might be required to undergo psychometric screening as part of the recruitment process.
– Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply.
