Finance Controller

Our client, a fast-growing clearing and forwarding agent, is looking for a Finance Controller to handle their foreign entities finances in terms of debtors and creditors. The individual may be based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented finance superstar to grow within their business, handling finances for their African offices. 

 Duties:

• Processing and validating invoices.
• Approve payments.
• Handle collections. 
• Reconciling with suppliers.
• Recording entries in the cash book.
• Preparing monthly journals.
• Completing month-end closing procedures.
• Finalizing files in CargoWise.
• Generating accrual and work-in-progress reports.
• Managing bank administration tasks.
• Running debtor statements.
• Handling system EXR/interest, forward cover applications, and reconciliations.
• Setting up organizations in the system (Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable) and coordinating follow-ups.
• Establishing credit agreements with both local and international agents.
• Managing credit application processes and legal connections for claims, including lawyers and insurance.
• Updating and maintaining the leave schedule.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role within clearing and forwarding (non-negotiable).
• Experience handling finances for African offices (outside of RSA) highly beneficial.
• CargoWise experience advantageous.
• Matric plus relevant qualification.
• Ability to work independently and with great attention to details.