Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
Finance Controller / Senior Finance Administrator - Port Elizabeth

POSITION INFO:

Finance Controller / Senior Finance Administrator

Role Overview

A well-established and growing business is seeking a Finance Controller / Senior Finance Administrator to take responsibility for financial administration, with a strong focus on debtors management, cash flow control, and process automation.

This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who enjoys building efficient financial processes, maintaining strong collection discipline, and improving systems through automation and reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities

Debtors & Cash Flow Management

• Manage the full accounts receivable function
• Maintain strong debt collection procedures and credit control
• Monitor and report on debtor ageing and debtor days (DSO)
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve payment delays and account queries
• Produce weekly debtor and cash flow reports for management

Systems & Process Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate financial processes
• Implement automated debtor reminder and collection systems
• Improve reporting through automated dashboards and financial tools
• Ensure financial systems support accurate and efficient data capture

Financial Administration

• Oversee financial administration and internal controls
• Manage customer credit limits and credit approvals
• Ensure accurate reconciliations across debtors and cash accounts
• Assist with month-end financial processes

Operational Support

• Work closely with sales and operations teams to support financial discipline
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and reporting where required
• Maintain strong financial governance and compliance with internal processes

Key Performance Indicators

• Debtor days (DSO)
• Cash collection efficiency
• Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
• Implementation of automated finance processes
• Reduction in overdue debt

Requirements

• Strong experience in accounts receivable and credit control
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Experience improving processes, automation, or financial systems
• High level of attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales and operational teams

Advantageous Experience

• FMCG, wholesale, or distribution environments
• High transaction-volume finance environments
• Experience with ERP system implementation or optimisation

Remuneration

Market-related salary + performance incentive.