Financial Controller - VKB Finance, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Why This Role Matters

• As a Financial Controller, you will be at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Business Operations.
• 2 Financial Controller positions available.
• This role is responsible for ensuring that the VKB Group's financial systems, controls, and ERP environments support accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and sound decision-making.
• You will work closely with Financial Managers, Operational Managers, and project teams to improve processes, implement system enhancements, strengthen controls, and ensure consistency across the Group.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, improving systems, analysing processes, and helping to shape the future of financial operations in one of South Africa's leading agricultural businesses.

Why Join VKB?

At VKB, you'll join a business with a proud agricultural heritage and an ambitious future.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to one of South Africa's leading agricultural organisations.
• Exposure to a diverse and complex group of businesses.
• Meaningful involvement in strategic projects, system implementations, and business transformation initiatives.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• A culture built on humility, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
• The chance to make a measurable impact through intelligent financial and business systems.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Drive improvements in financial controls and system environments across the VKB Group.
• Ensure ERP systems accurately reflect approved business processes and financial requirements.
• Successfully implement and support system enhancements and new functionality.
• Create consistency and standardisation across multiple business entities.
• Provide valuable support and service to Financial and Operational Managers.
• Identify risks, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities within the control environment.
• Deliver accurate, relevant, and timely reporting.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contribute to projects that improve efficiency, governance, and decision-making.

Who Are We Looking For? (Ideal Candidate Profile)

We are looking for individuals who are naturally curious, analytical, and solution-oriented.

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys understanding how businesses operate.
• Has a strong interest in finance, controls, systems, and technology.
• Can analyse problems and develop practical solutions.
• Is highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Communicates effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment.
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and resilience.
• Works well independently while also contributing to team success.
• Can balance technical detail with strategic thinking.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field.
• AGA(SA) or CA(SA) designation will be advantageous.
• Relevant ERP, business systems, or financial control certifications will be beneficial.

Essential Experience

• Experience within a finance, accounting, financial control, audit, or business systems environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience in business process optimisation and internal controls.
• Experience analysing financial and operational information.
• Experience participating in or supporting system implementations and enhancements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of dimensions, reporting structures, and Business Intelligence reporting will be highly beneficial.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Commercial awareness
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Process improvement
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• Accountability and ownership
• Adaptability
• Stakeholder management
• Professional judgement
• Continuous learning mindset
• Customer service orientation
• Strategic thinking

Skills Required

• ERP systems knowledge
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Internal controls and governance
• Microsoft Dynamics knowledge (advantageous)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Business process mapping and documentation
• Project implementation support
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Business Intelligence reporting
• Policy development and implementation
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent Afrikaans and English communication
• Presentation and training facilitation skills
• Time management and prioritisation
• Relationship-building skills

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain information required for ERP system implementations and migrations across the VKB Group.
• Standardise financial processes, system structures, and reporting requirements across business entities.
• Design, test, implement, and support approved system enhancements and business requests.
• Evaluate and continuously improve financial control environments.
• Monitor ERP system integrity and identify opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Maintain accurate system master data and approved configurations.
• Investigate process weaknesses and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure financial information is accurately reflected within ERP environments.
• Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and strategic projects across the Group.
• Monitor revenue, production, and expense functionality to ensure appropriate system setup.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures governing ERP system use.
• Facilitate user training programmes and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Collaborate with Financial Managers and Operational Managers to improve processes and reporting.
• Produce structured reports on project progress, control improvements, and system performance.
• Stay informed of industry-leading practices, technology developments, and ERP innovations.
• Deliver exceptional service and support to internal stakeholders across the VKB Group.

Closing Date 09 October 2026