Commercial Finance Controller - FMCG & Automation

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller to own the financial administration function for a growing FMCG and Distribution business in Port Elizabeth. This hands-on role suits a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with numbers and driving improvements across systems, processes and team performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Marketing to support growth, manage debtors and cash flow, and implement automation to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial management, financial control, or senior financial administration.
• Strong, hands-on accounts receivable and credit control experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Demonstrable experience implementing process automation within a finance environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and operational discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with non-finance teams.
• Experience managing or mentoring finance/administration staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable function from end to end.
• Maintain and enforce effective debt collection procedures.
• Monitor and report on debtor ageing and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Work closely with the Sales team to resolve payment delays, disputes, and credit issues.
• Prepare weekly debtor reports and cash-flow forecasts for management.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate financial and administrative processes.
• Develop and maintain automated debtor reminder and collections workflows.
• Improve financial reporting through automated dashboards and reporting tools.
• Lead or participate in ERP improvements and system implementation projects.
• Oversee financial administration and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage customer credit limits, credit applications, and approvals.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliations across debtors and cash accounts.
• Support and lead month-end close processes.
• Maintain financial governance and ensure compliance with internal processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Excel

Financial controls

Process automation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BCom Accounting/Finance

National Diploma in Financial Management

Tools

Sage Evolution

Pastel

Job description

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller to own the financial administration function for a growing FMCG and Distribution business in Port Elizabeth. This hands-on role suits a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with numbers and driving improvements across systems, processes and team performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Marketing to support growth, manage debtors and cash flow, and implement automation to