Finance Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Finance Coordinator - Mining, Engineering, Construction etc

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking an experienced, organised and highly accountable Finance Coordinator to take full ownership of the day-to-day coordination and control of the company''s finance function in a fast-paced mining supply environment.

Essential Qualifications:

•  Relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Financial Management (essential)  
• BCom qualification and/or professional accounting affiliation (highly advantageous)

Essential Experience:

•  5-7 years in a finance or accounting environment
• Experience in mining supply, engineering, construction or SME environment (highly advantageous)

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

•  Maintain accurate debtor accounts and follow up overdue accounts
•  Reconcile supplier accounts monthly; process invoices and payments accurately
•  Complete and balance bank reconciliations within agreed monthly deadlines
•  Maintain and update cash-flow forecasts; flag expected shortages proactively
•  Submit accurate management reports by agreed deadlines every month
•  Review debtors and creditors age analyses weekly/monthly

Compliance & Control:

•  Ensure on-time VAT and statutory submissions with supporting documentation
•  Check and reconcile payroll figures before final processing/payment
•  Maintain accuracy in capturing, reconciliations and reporting
•  Monitor expenditure and immediately flag excessive, duplicate or unauthorised spending
•  Zero tolerance for unauthorised disclosure or misuse of confidential financial information

Risk & Problem Resolution:

•  Identify irregular transactions, missing documentation and financial control weaknesses
•  Investigate discrepancies independently and present management with the problem, cause and proposed solution
•  Ensure invoices, POs and delivery notes correspond before processing
•  Proactively collect outstanding accounts and escalate high-risk/overdue customers

Staff & Management Support:

•  Allocate finance/admin responsibilities and monitor quality of work
•  Provide accurate financial information to GM/Director when required
•  Maintain financial records accurately, securely and audit-ready
•  Monitor actual expenditure/revenue against budgets monthly

Computer Skills Required:

•  Microsoft Suite – Advanced  
•  Accounting Software – Advanced (OMNI system experience advantageous)