The duties and responsibilities of this position have been broadly grouped into two main functions: operational and people management.
Operational
Provide support to supply chain and import export activities to ensure documentation is in line with requirements and procedures are being followed
Review, update and manage the Planning System, including all relevant policies, processes and procedures including but not limited to operational data collection and analysing and reporting procedures.
Coordinate the preparation of operational reports, special analyses, and information reports as required by the Board, the Government, the shareholders, and the lending or other involved institutions.
Develop, analyse and interpret the operational and accounting information in order to appraise results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization. Monitor and analyse monthly operating results against budget and provide management reports in a timely manner
Support the General Manger in the development and delivery of a five-year strategic plan for the company to be followed once the transformation plan has been executed.
Develop the planning and monitoring systems to deliver appropriate and timely information to the senior management team to allow informed decisions on operational management, especially farm operations
Prepare operational analyses for contract negotiations and investment decisions.
People Management
Support the planning manager/team to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
Provide clear and dynamic leadership creating an enabling environment that promotes exceptional performance
Lead, motivate and maximise performance from his/her team of managers
Ensure that the values and principles of the africaJUICE Tibila Share Company are disseminated, reinforced and maintained throughout the organisation
Depending on the candidate, the role may also include to support the HR, Administration or other departments in building effective teams and delivering efficient services to the organisation
Skills and Profile
Superior Analytical skills
Able to provide strong and clear leadership whilst building consensus
Excellent communications skills, internally and externally
Strong interpersonal / people management skills
Flexible and proactive – able to be proactive and creative in delivering results when circumstances are changing
Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
Entrepreneurial and results focused
Excellent written and spoken English
Competent IT skills
Full commitment to the values and Business Principles of africaJUICE Tibila Share Company
High integrity with impeccable references
Job Requirement
Education/Qualification
Min requirement BA Degree or equivalent in commerce, economics or business while also being a certified/chartered accountant would be an advantage
Work Experience:
Planning or Finance professional with significant senior management experience preferably in agri-processing with export sales
Proven track record in managing planning and financial systems in major commercial enterprises
Experience of multi-year business planning and Work Programme and Budget cycle in major multi-facetted enterprises
Has led sales organisations
Experience with operational and financial modelling for actuals and forecasts (currently excel and PeachTree) and ability to train others to do so also
Full familiarity with working with GAAP international accountancy standards and USD reporting
Experience of managing teams, including non-finance professionals