Financial Controller Location: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the company's financial administration function, with a particular focus on debtors management, cash flow discipline and the automation of financial processes.

This is a hands-on, operational role. The successful candidate will not only manage the numbers but actively drive improvements in systems, processes and team performance. They will be a key member of the management team, working closely with Sales, Operations and Marketing to support the business's growth trajectory.

The role suits a commercially minded individual who is equally comfortable producing a cash flow report, implementing an automated debtor reminder system and holding a constructive conversation with a sales team about an overdue customer account.

Key Responsibilities

Debtors & Cash Flow

Systems & Automation

Financial Administration & Controls

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

Key Performance Indicators

KPI What we will measure

Debtor Days (DSO) Reduction and maintenance within agreed target

Cash collection efficiency % of overdue debt collected within agreed timeframes

Financial reporting accuracy Zero material errors in weekly and month-end reports

Process automation Number of manual processes automated within first 6 months

Overdue debt reduction Reduction in 60+ and 90+ day ageing buckets

Team and operational support Delivery of cross-functional commitments on time

Required Skills & Experience

Non-negotiable requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial management, financial control or senior

financial administration

• Hands-on accounts receivable and credit control experience — not just oversight

• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency

• Demonstrable experience implementing process automation in a finance environment

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and operational discipline

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence non-finance teams

• Relevant financial qualification — BCom (Accounting / Finance), National Diploma in Financial Management, or equivalent