Financial Process Controller - VKB Milling, Reitz

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Job Description

The Financial Process Controller will be responsible for designing, documenting, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving financial processes across the business. The successful candidate will ensure that financial process controls are effective, documented, consistently applied, and compliant across all sites. This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, training, and change management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Process Management

• Analyze, document, and optimize financial processes and process flows across the organization.
• Develop and maintain detailed process flow diagrams and workflow documentation.
• Identify process inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement effective financial process controls to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor process adherence and recommend corrective actions where required.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all key financial processes.
• Ensure SOPs accurately reflect current business practices, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Review SOPs regularly and update them as processes evolve.
• Drive the implementation and standardization of SOPs across multiple business sites.

Training and Change Management

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops on financial processes and SOPs.
• Ensure employees understand and consistently apply approved processes and controls.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to process owners and end users.
• Promote a culture of process discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Compliance and Governance

• Monitor compliance with approved financial policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Conduct regular process compliance reviews and audits across all sites.
• Report non-compliance issues and assist management in implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure financial processes comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

Reconciliations and Financial Controls

• Review key balance sheet and operational reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Ensure reconciliation processes are properly documented and controlled.
• Investigate reconciliation discrepancies and facilitate resolution.
• Monitor control effectiveness and identify areas requiring strengthening.

Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement

• Investigate process-related issues and identify root causes.
• Develop practical solutions to improve process efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to implement sustainable improvements.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Management, or related field.
• Completed articles will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance, financial controls, process management, internal controls, or related environment.
• Proven experience in developing SOPs and process documentation.
• Experience in process mapping and flowchart development.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring financial controls.
• Experience working across multiple locations or business units will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of financial processes and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analysis skills.

Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong facilitation and training capabilities.
• Ability to influence and drive process compliance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• SOP development and implementation completion rate.
• Percentage compliance with documented financial processes.
• Reduction in process deviations and control failures.
• Timely completion and review of reconciliations.
• Successful training completion and user adoption rates.
• Process improvement initiatives implemented.
• Internal and external audit findings related to financial processes and controls.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to drive financial excellence, strengthen internal controls, and contribute significantly to operational efficiency across the organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial process standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Other Information

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