Our reputable client based at their Head Office in Cornubia is seeking a skilled Financial Controller & Administrator to join their Finance Team.
Purpose
To oversee the bookkeeping and administrative operations for all branches.
This role provides vital support to branch managers and internal teams, assists with daily finance and admin functions, and ensures accurate, timeous processing across multiple branches.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Matric
• Tertiary bookkeeping qualification
• 10+ years bookkeeping experience across companies
• Experience working within a Finance Department
• Exposure to group / multi-branch bookkeeping
• Strong knowledge across all key finance aspects
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Deadline-driven and comfortable working under pressure
• Excellent communication & customer service skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Strong administrative ability
• Ability to work independently and support various branches remotely
Key Responsibilities
Inter-Branch & Stock Control Support
• Create/accept IBTs for branches and Web location in manager’s absence
• GRN & GRV stock processing for branches as required
• Assist with POS credits, scrap invoicing & warranties where managers are unavailable
• Place orders for stationery & Corporate Books (till rolls, invoice books, delivery notebooks, etc.)
Purchasing & Logistics
• Create purchase orders for all branches
• Arrange transport via MDS for month-end documents/stock
• Assist branches in reconciling received stock and supplier documents
Creditors Management
• Follow up with branches for outstanding documents
• Capture monthly invoices and credit notes
• Match invoices/credit notes to GRNs & GRVs
• Allocate payments
• Request & follow up on supplier statements
• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations
• Work with Group Creditors to ensure timeous payments
Month-End & Group Support
• Ensure correct allocation of costs across branches and Head Office
• Assist with analytical review
• Assist with monthly VAT requirements
• Review monthly invoice register (scrap, warranties, recoveries, invoices)
• Assist with month-end intercompany loan confirmations
• Additional support tasks for sister companies & Discover Group companies
General Administration
• Provide administrative support to all branches as needed
• Ensure documents are prepared and submitted timeously
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Adhoc finance and administrative duties as required
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.