Job Description

Job Details

SPECIFICATION

A globally positioned client based in Cape Town, is looking for an Accounts Payable Controller to support the finance function and organisation holistically as a Finance Controller with specific focus on Foreign Creditors and Treasury.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accounting records, budgets and costings are prepared and maintained accurately and timeously.
• Ownership and Responsibility to ensure controls are implemented and maintained to protect the business and reduce the risk of negative financial impacts
• Provide reports to support business and decision making - the reports should be accurate, timely, relevant and insightful
• Managing cashflow and working capital to support to support profitability and preserve cash
• Finance as a business partner should hold the business accountable for decisions made, while continuously supporting the business strategy, goals and budgets.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B Com in Accounting or Finance Diploma
• Need to demonstrate Financial technical skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and workflow to meet deadlines
• Experience in processing of large volumes of operational accounting documentations including banking and accounts payable.
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Minimum 5 years commercial experience
• Sage Evolution Experience advantageous

Competencies / Skills:

• Resilient
• Detail orientated
• Negotiation and Leadership
• Planning and building
• Technical problem-solving abilities
• Strong technical skills
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication