Diemersfontein - Finance Manager, Wellington

For three generations the Sonnenberg family have revelled in and loved this iconic estate in Wellington. What started as a family retreat, is today the home of the world-class Diemersfontein range of wines, countryside hospitality and a private school, backed by a story of upliftment and empowerment.

Based in Wellington, Cape Town, Diemersfontein seeks to appoint a:?

FINANCE MANAGER

The Group seeks an exceptional Finance Manager who will succeed to the CFO role – and be a senior part of a progressive team who will run the business for the next decades. He/she must have a special interest in wine, empowerment and general business management. Diemersfontein is looking for a visionary, professional Finance Manager with strong analytical skills, capable of contributing to general management and building the strategy for growth of this iconic company. Passion for the concept of transformation in our country and a desire to be a long-term leader of a company with unrealised potential is essential.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

·?????Produce timeous, accurate financial reports to the directors

·?????Perform admin and basic banking/financial tasks when necessary

·?????Manage a small team of bookkeepers

·?????Be familiar with taxation and audit processes – bookkeeping, systems, SARS, banks etc.?

·?????Conduct financial studies and analyse them while providing creative solutions to problems

·?????Participating in strategic planning and budget processes with the directors, and should be able to progress to director status in the medium term

The Finance Manager must possess and be able to demonstrate:

·?????University degree in financial management, business management, accounting, finance or related field

·?????A minimum of 4+ years in accounting/finance experience is required

·?????Experience in property development and hospitality would be an advantage

·?????Advanced MS Excel skills creating spreadsheets and using financial functions and generating reports

·?????Experience with creative entrepreneurship or business development in difficult or interesting environments a plus

·?????Proficiency in spoken and written Afrikaans essential

· Ability to work with different programmes, departments and a variety of stakeholders

Employment Equity Act - South African (B-BBEE) citizens are encouraged to apply.

View the application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday 10th June 2022 to [email protected]