Overview
Financial Controller Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Financial Controller
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Ace Staffing
Job Ref:
A22
Date posted:
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Salary:
Market related and dependent on salary
SUMMARY:
Finance Controller / Senior Finance Administrator – Port Elizabeth
POSITION INFO:
Finance Controller / Senior Finance Administrator
Role Overview
A well-established and growing business is seeking a Finance Controller / Senior Finance Administrator to take responsibility for financial administration, with a strong focus on debtors management, cash flow control, and process automation.
This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who enjoys building efficient financial processes, maintaining strong collection discipline, and improving systems through automation and reporting tools.
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Key Responsibilities
Debtors & Cash Flow Management
- Manage the full accounts receivable function
- Maintain strong debt collection procedures and credit control
- Monitor and report on debtor ageing and debtor days (DSO)
- Liaise with internal teams to resolve payment delays and account queries
- Produce weekly debtor and cash flow reports for management
Systems & Process Automation
- Identify opportunities to improve and automate financial processes
- Implement automated debtor reminder and collection systems
- Improve reporting through automated dashboards and financial tools
- Ensure financial systems support accurate and efficient data capture
Financial Administration
- Oversee financial administration and internal controls
- Manage customer credit limits and credit approvals
- Ensure accurate reconciliations across debtors and cash accounts
- Assist with month-end financial processes
Operational Support
- Work closely with sales and operations teams to support financial discipline
- Assist with inventory reconciliation and reporting where required
- Maintain strong financial governance and compliance with internal processes
Key Performance Indicators
- Debtor days (DSO)
- Cash collection efficiency
- Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
- Implementation of automated finance processes
- Reduction in overdue debt
Requirements
- Strong experience in accounts receivable and credit control
- Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
- Experience improving processes, automation, or financial systems
- High level of attention to detail and organisational ability
- Ability to collaborate effectively with sales and operational teams
Advantageous Experience
- FMCG, wholesale, or distribution environments
- High transaction-volume finance environments
- Experience with ERP system implementation or optimisation
Remuneration
Market-related salary + performance incentive.