Cost Controller

Maziv; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Gauteng is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Controller responsible for monitoring and managing costs across all departments. The ideal candidate will ensure financial efficiency through effective resource allocation and adherence to policies. Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling creditors, and preparing periodic reports. This role is pivotal in maintaining the financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cost effective allocation and use of company resources.
• Adhere to company policies and departmental procedures.
• Ensure processing and sign off all ad hoc payments related to non‑project purchase orders and invoices.
• Follow up on purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Ensure correct allocations for all expenses.
• Ensure that the banking details of the invoice are accurate.
• Ensure each invoice is matched with the purchase order.
• Ensure expenses are approved and comply with all company policies.
• Liaise with responsible individual for discrepancies in purchase orders and invoices.
• Prepare all creditor reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.

Job description

POSITION STATEMENT

The Cost Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the financial efficiency and sustainability of the organization by monitoring, analyzing, and managing costs across all departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Ensure cost effective allocation and use of company resources.

BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE

• Adhere to company policies and departmental procedures, and other compliance regulations.

OPERATIONAL

• Ensure processing and sign off all ad hoc payments related to non‑project purchase orders and invoices.
• Follow up on purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Ensure correct allocations for all expenses.
• Ensure that the banking details of the invoice are accurate.
• Ensure each invoice is matched with the purchase order and the invoice references the purchase order number.
• Ensure expenses are approved and comply with all company policies.
• If a difference between purchase order and invoice exists, liaise with the responsible individual in the regions.
• Prepare all creditor reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.