Agrimark Operations is a growth-focused agri-retail business and subsidiary of KAL Group, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). With over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations, with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land and can-do attitude. We are passionate about supporting agriculture, rural communities and lifestyle customers — and we offer our people opportunities to grow their careers in a business with a very unique business model, shaped by growth, customer value and community connection.

The Role

As Operations Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance and admin function for the Fuel division within Supply Chain, providing ad hoc decision support to senior management, driving efficiencies and system improvements, and providing timely and accurate reporting and service to stakeholders within the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyse and report financial performance against performance targets.
• Compile monthly reports.
• Coordinate annual branch & capital budget.
• Control financial feasibility studies and cost analysis for new proposals, projects, and infrastructure.
• Strategic support to senior management, branches, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure branch controls are implemented in line with company policy.
• Optimize utilization of Agrimark networks.
• Provide sound advice to internal clients on applications and systems.
• Manage and assist with the annual external audit.
• Quality orientation and assurance.
• Ensure stock counts are done in accordance with policy and ensure all variances are reported accurately.
• Report on functional information.
• Drive the collection of and report on functional business information.
• Administration and ad hoc functions.
• Maintain good internal stakeholder relations.
• Assist/train/upskill branch staff on financial systems, policies & procedures.
• Ensure risk management, governance, and legal compliance.
• Initiate continuous improvement (Innovation).
• Perform continuous evaluation of branch controls, remotely and on site.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (BCom or CIMA).
• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• NB: Your own transport is an inherent requirement.

How to apply

If this opportunity excites you, please follow our application process by clicking the apply button below.

Candidates who are not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can accept that their application was unsuccessful. Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company’s Employment Equity objectives. Please note that in order to consider your application or interest, KAL Group Ltd will have to process your personal information and that such processing will be subject to the KAL Group HR Processing Notice which can be accessed by viewing it on the KAL Group Ltd website under the following hyperlink: https://www.kalgroup.co.za/legal/