Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
NEW VACANCY!!

New role is available for a Financial Controller for our client in the FMCG industry, based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of Creditors Clerks, fostering a goal-oriented work environment.
• Processing: Ensure timely and accurate invoice/credit note processing in Pastel/Syspro.
• Reconciliations: Review and assist with account reconciliations before submission.
• Account Queries: Minimize and resolve account queries efficiently, providing regular feedback.
• Cashflow & Banking: Manage cash flow for various entities and assist with SARB applications.
• Stock Control: Oversee daily stock movements, reporting, and monthly stock counts while ensuring accuracy.
• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts and handle intercompany bill backs.
• Reporting: Generate weekly dashboards and reports, including forward contract summaries.
• New Employees: Train new team members and assist in performance reviews.
• Ad-Hoc Duties: Handle general administrative tasks as required by management.

• Matric / Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance.
• SAIPA or similar qualification will be advantageous.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role supervising a team of Clerks.
• Intermediate to advance excel skills.
• -Experience on systems such as Pastel / Syspro will be advantageous.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling General Ledger accounts.
• Proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite.
• Experience in clearing agent processes will be advantageous.
• Experience in liaising with transporters and cold storage facilities to prepare reconciliations will be advantageous.
• Experience dealing with different currencies will be advantageous