Financial Controller in Genf

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COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Department: Finance

Contract: Permanent

COFCO International South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced and dynamic Financial Controller to oversee the financial functions within our Corporate Control division. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, while supporting the best practices in accounting and financial management across all operations.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Relevant Qualification, Studying towards CIMA, CA, ACCA
• 4 Years relevant experience in a similar role
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership/people management role

Main responsibilities (key performance indicators)

• Financial month end reporting and reviews, including revaluation & translation
• Selling, General and Admin (SGA), including payroll journals, annual budget
• Internal & External Audit
• Fixed assets, including insurance, annual CAPEX budget, lease accounting
• Team management, training
• VAT review, submissions
• Other: payment & journal approvals, hedging instructions, broker & bank recons, treasury cash & dept reporting
• Back up to Reporting Controller

Essential skills

• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent people management and leadership skills
• Critical thinker with emotional resilience
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Aptitude for continuous system enhancements and automation.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels within the business and within a team environment.
• Grain and Agri industry and commodities trading background
• Previous experience working for a multinational company
• SAP S4 Hana, SAP BPC
• Planning and organizing
• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and networking
• Presenting and communicating information
• Analysing and interpreting information
• Adapting and responding to change
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Writing and Reporting

General

Reports to Corporate and Asset Controller.

Salary is market related basic salary with provident fund and medical aid benefits.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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