Finance Controller: Cashbook & Creditors Lead

Grindrod Logistics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Durban is seeking a Finance Controller specializing in Cashbook and Creditors. The successful candidate will ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices, timely creditor payments, and daily cashbook reconciliations. Key qualifications include a finance-related diploma, 2+ years experience in finance within a credit department, and knowledge of relevant laws. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential to manage supplier queries and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Finance related certificate or diploma is required.
• Matric or Grade 12 is mandatory.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely creditor payments.
• Capture creditor invoices and process accruals for month-end.
• Update creditors age analysis and follow up on outstanding amounts.
• Manage supplier queries and escalate issues as needed.
• Send intercompany creditor balance confirmations monthly.
• Add new vendors following established procedures.
• Reconcile daily cashbooks and provide weekly reports.
• Assist in month-end close and related reporting.
• Participate in audits and ad-hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Understanding of creditors and cashbook function

Ability to work under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Planning and Organising skills

Adaptability in a dynamic environment

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Finance related certificate / diploma

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

AccPac

SAGE

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading logistics company in Durban is seeking a Finance Controller specializing in Cashbook and Creditors. The successful candidate will ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices, timely creditor payments, and daily cashbook reconciliations. Key qualifications include a finance-related diploma, 2+ years experience in finance within a credit department, and knowledge of relevant laws. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential to manage supplier queries and ensure compliance with internal controls.