Financial Specialist

SUMMARY:
Location: Johannesburg or Stellenbosch

PURPOSE
We are seeking an experienced accountant with a background in the fruit export industry to play a pivotal role in the development and optimisation of our financial (Transact) module. This role combines financial acumen with industry-specific knowledge to ensure our transaction processes are efficient, compliant, and tailored to the unique requirements of the fresh produce industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial skills to enhance transaction reconciliation, invoicing, and regulatory compliance within our platform. Experience with product management is a bonus.

POSITION INFO:
OBJECTIVES (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

Product Development Strategy: Collaborate with development and product teams to embed accurate, efficient financial workflows in the transact module, ensuring alignment with accounting best practices and export industry regulations.
User-Centred Design: Conduct market and user research to identify pain points and requirements within financial procedures and workflows of fruit trade, refining the module to deliver seamless, automated workflows for key users.
Financial Operations Oversight: Leverage industry-specific accounting knowledge to build robust features for financial reconciliation, invoicing, account sales, and accounts receivable/payable management within the module.
Internal Controls and Auditing: Establish and monitor internal controls, optimising compliance features to support audit readiness and mitigate financial risks.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, including export agents, service providers, and regulatory bodies, aligning on requirements for financial compliance, documentation, and financial reporting.