Financial Controller

The Key Recruitment Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Key Recruitment Group in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) seeks an experienced Financial Controller to own the financial administration with a focus on debtors management, cash flow discipline and automation of processes. A hands-on, operational role, you will drive system improvements and work closely with Sales, Operations and Marketing to support growth. The role requires cross-functional influence and strong reporting discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial management, financial control or senior financial administration.
• Hands-on accounts receivable and credit control experience not just oversight.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Demonstrable experience implementing process automation in a finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Debtors & Cash Flow management and monitoring.
• Systems & Automation improvements and implementation.
• Financial Administration & Controls oversight.
• Operational & Cross-Functional Support with Sales, Operations and Marketing.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial systems proficiency

Process automation in finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BCom (Accounting / Finance) or equivalent

National Diploma in Financial Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller Location: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the company's financial administration function, with a particular focus on debtors management, cash flow discipline and the automation of financial processes.

This is a hands-on, operational role. The successful candidate will not only manage the numbers but actively drive improvements in systems, processes and team performance. They will be a key member of the management team, working closely with Sales, Operations and Marketing to support the business's growth trajectory.

The role suits a commercially minded individual who is equally comfortable producing a cash flow report, implementing an automated debtor reminder system and holding a constructive conversation with a sales team about an overdue customer account.

Key Responsibilities

• Debtors & Cash Flow
• Systems & Automation
• Financial Administration & Controls
• Operational & Cross-Functional Support

Key Performance Indicators

KPI What we will measure

• Debtor Days (DSO) Reduction and maintenance within agreed target
• Cash collection efficiency % of overdue debt collected within agreed timeframes
• Financial reporting accuracy Zero material errors in weekly and month-end reports
• Process automation Number of manual processes automated within first 6 months
• Overdue debt reduction Reduction in 60+ and 90+ day ageing buckets
• Team and operational support Delivery of cross-functional commitments on time

Required Skills & Experience

Non-negotiable requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial management, financial control or senior financial administration
• Hands-on accounts receivable and credit control experience not just oversight
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Demonstrable experience implementing process automation in a finance environment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and operational discipline
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence non-finance teams
• Relevant financial qualification BCom (Accounting / Finance), National Diploma in Financial Management, or equivalent