Financial Controller - (Account Receivables)

Direct Hire Sales; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic financial leader to oversee trade receivables and enhance financial processes. This role involves managing the financial cycle, ensuring compliance, and providing real-time coaching to team members. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations while supporting employee development and maintaining high-performance standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in financial management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial processes and trade receivables.
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trade receivables processing for accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with partners on commission calculations and payments.
• Prepare reports on trade receivable activities and performance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Trade Receivables Management

Internal Controls

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Certification (e.g., CPA)

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Oversee the end-to-end processing of trade receivables, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
2. Manage the financial cycle related to products sold, including proper recording, validation, and payment processing.
3. Coordinate with partners on commissions, ensuring accurate calculations and timely disbursements.
4. Assist in financial analysis and modeling to support decision-making.
5. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
6. Collaborate with divisions to ensure streamlined and consistent financial processing related to trade receivables.
7. Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
8. Liaise with the Financial Manager for Operations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of trade receivables processes.
9. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on trade receivable activities and performance.
10. Handle queries related to trade receivables from internal teams and external partners.
11. Stay updated with industry best practices and introduce process improvements as necessary.

Leadership Performance Areas

• Provide real-time coaching and feedback to team members throughout the year.
• Ensure on-time completion of performance management activities, including regular 1:1 meetings and bi-annual reviews via GPS.
• Support employee development through career conversations and development plans.
• Hire and retain high-performing staff; address poor performance promptly.
• Manage change initiatives within the team with adequate planning and communication to minimize disruption.
• Role model behaviors that support and drive the company's culture and values.