Financial Controller: Debtors, Cash Flow & Automation Lead

Kontak Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to own the financial administration function, overseeing debtors, cash-flow discipline, and internal controls while guiding the finance team and collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Operations to drive sustainable growth.

The role requires hands-on experience with high-volume ledgers, Sage Evolution and Pastel, ERP projects, and a track record of automating processes and improving reporting.

Qualifications

• BCom in Accounting or Finance with at least five years’ financial management experience.
• Hands-on accounts receivable, debtors and credit-control experience with high-volume ledger.
• Proven debt-collection procedures and improving debtor days; DSO < 45 days advantageous.
• Experience preparing weekly debtor-ageing and cash-flow reports for senior management.
• Experience managing credit limits, applications, approvals, and month-end close.
• At least three years’ Sage Evolution experience; advanced Excel; Pastel advantageous.
• Experience automating debtor reminders, dashboards, and internal controls.
• Experience mentoring finance staff; oversight of two+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable, enforce debt-collection policies, monitor aging and DSO.
• Collaborate with Sales to resolve payment delays and credit issues.
• Prepare weekly debtor reports and cash-flow forecasts for management.
• Automate financial processes, including reminders and dashboards.
• Lead ERP implementations, improvements and system enhancements.
• Oversee month-end closing, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Maintain financial governance and ensure process compliance.
• Mentor junior finance staff and support team performance.
• Partner with Sales/Marketing/Operations to improve payment practices.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and stock reporting.

Skills

Debt collection

Accounts receivable

Cash flow forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Sage Evolution

Pastel experience

Automation mindset

Education

BCom in Accounting

National Diploma in Financial Management

Tools

Sage Evolution

Pastel

Excel

Job description

Kontak Recruitment in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to own the financial administration function, overseeing debtors, cash-flow discipline, and internal controls while guiding the finance team and collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Operations to drive sustainable growth.

The role requires hands-on experience with high-volume ledgers, Sage Evolution and Pastel, ERP projects, and a track record of automating processes and improving reporting.