General Accounting Controller

Ann Swann Personnel Ltd; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading freight forwarding company as a General Accounting Controller. This role involves managing supplier accounts, financial reconciliations, and monthly reporting in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for detail-driven accounting professionals with a background in freight forwarding. You'll work within a structured finance team, contributing to financial accuracy and compliance while enjoying opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Collaborative finance team

Exposure to international operations

Room for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a finance/accounting role.
• Background in freight forwarding or related sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage creditors, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Process supplier payments and resolve invoice queries.
• Generate and submit monthly reports including VAT.

Skills

Reconciliation

Invoice Processing

Payment Management

Communication

Tools

SUN

Excel

Job description

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional with experience in freight forwarding? This role offers the chance to join a national industry leader in a permanent position where you'll manage creditors, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting in a fast-paced, structured environment. Ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and values precision in their work.

Role Overview:

As the General Accounting Controller, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end processing of supplier accounts, financial reconciliations, and monthly reporting within a high-volume, fast-moving freight forwarding environment. The role is hands-on, deadline-driven, and critical to maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial processes.

About the Company:

A leading player in the freight forwarding industry is looking to expand its finance team. With a strong national footprint and a reputation for reliability and precision, this company supports a wide range of domestic and international freight operations. This is your chance to join a structured, service-focused team where your contribution will directly impact financial accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and validate 3rd party supplier invoices and statements.
• Capture and reconcile creditor accounts on accounting systems (SUN & Pegasus).
• Process supplier payments and distribute remittance advice.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries by liaising with both operations and suppliers.
• Allocate payments accurately across accounts.
• Review age analysis reports and assist with follow-up actions.
• Support asset processing and contribute to the maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Assist with preparation of the monthly balance sheet.
• Ensure all invoices are processed in collaboration with accounting clerks.
• Process accruals and month-end provisions.
• Prepare VAT returns and support VAT audits.
• Generate and submit monthly reports including VAT and asset reports.
• Assist in analysing expenses for budget preparation.
• Contribute to inter-company re-invoicing and ad-hoc finance tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a finance/accounting role.
• Background in freight forwarding or related sector preferred.
• Strong reconciliation, invoice processing, and payment management skills.
• Proficient in SUN or similar accounting systems.
• High level of computer literacy, particularly in Excel.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and query resolution skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a stable, respected freight forwarding company.
• Work in a collaborative finance team with a clear structure and processes.
• Exposure to international operations and industry best practices.
• Room to grow within a critical function of the business.

Application Process:

If this role aligns with your skills and you’re ready for your next step in the freight forwarding sector, apply today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.