Finance Controller / Senior Finance Administrator (Port Elizabeth)

 

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.