Brackenfell: Purchase Order Controller | Meridian Services | Brackenfell posted by Managed People Solutions

Meridian Services is seeking a Purchase Order Controller in Brackenfell, Cape Town . The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in POD and PDD reporting, and has strong leadership skills to drive team performance while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Daily Operational Responsibilities Assign and manage finance tickets (Assets, POs, Rebates, Creditors, Insurance, MD, Tax). Process invoices and create purchase orders for multiple group companies. Capture and post journals as required. Create and update vendor master data. Respond to payment, invoice and purchase order queries (internal and external). Ensure all purchase orders and invoices are processed timeously for payments. Review and check tickets requesting payments. Clear designated system queues (e.g., 90456 ‘No Go’ items). Weekly Responsibilities Run exception reports (Mondays and after cut-off) and perform necessary adjustments. Process intercompany adhoc invoices and ensure correct recharge allocations. Confirm all POs and invoices are processed for payment (Wednesday). Post purchase orders for shared services payment runs. Review tickets requesting payments Clear system control accounts and weekly adhoc intercompany invoices (Friday). Monthly Responsibilities (Month-End) Review and request vendor statements (Week 3). Prepare vendor reconciliations before month-end. Perform balance sheet reconciliations. Clear reconciling items. Clear balance sheet control accounts. Amend and reconcile intercompany balances. Post month-end purchase orders. Process month-end accrual journals. Provide management feedback on outstanding items. Intercompany & Recharge Processing Process Maxlaw invoicing (once or twice monthly). Split batches into correct group companies. Verify driver allocation, employing entity, and employment code. Prepare and process adhoc recharge templates per entity. Submit final recharge schedules. Ensure accuracy and complete audit trail for all recharges Qualifications and Requirements: Grade 12 Experience with ERP/accounting systems. Strong reconciliation and month-end experience. Advantageous: Experience with ticketing/workflow systems. Intercompany and recharge experience. Exposure to balance sheet reconciliations and accruals. Competencies & Skills Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong organisational and time management skills. Good understanding of accounting principles. Problem-solving mindset. Strong communication skills. Ability to manage high volumes of transactions. High level of integrity and confidentiality. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) All approved discretionary purchase orders posted accurately by close of business daily. All PO requests received before 14:00 processed and cleared on the same business day. All discretionary POs matched to Freshdesk invoices within one business day of receipt. All vendor payment schedules submitted to Treasury by 15:00 every Thursday without errors. All discretionary vendor reconciliations completed by the communicated monthly deadline. All monthly balance sheet reconciliations (GL60302, GL90500, GL90250, GL90680, Ageing, Provisions, Deposits GL) completed and signed off by deadline. All reconciling items cleared within agreed timeframes. All processing performed in line with internal controls, with complete supporting documentation maintained. Should you not receive any feedback regarding your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsucce