Financial Controller

The Key Recruitment Group; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Key Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) to own the financial administration function, emphasizing debtors management, cash flow discipline and automation of financial processes.

This hands-on role will drive improvements in systems, processes and team performance, collaborating with Sales, Operations and Marketing to support growth and accurate weekly and monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in financial management, financial control or senior financial administration.
• Hands-on accounts receivable and credit control experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Experience implementing process automation in a finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Debtors & Cash Flow management and reporting.
• Systems & Automation implementation and improvement.
• Financial Administration & Internal Controls.
• Operational and cross-functional support with Sales, Operations and Marketing.

Skills

Financial management

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Advanced Excel

Process automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BCom (Accounting/Finance)

National Diploma in Financial Management

Tools

Excel

Financial 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

• 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