Job Description
About the Role
Our client in the engineering sector is currently hiring for a Finance Controller to provide rigorous treasury visibility, debtors collection control, and financial management across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that management has real-time visibility of cash inflows, obligations, funding gaps, and debtor risks, with a focus on reducing CEO reactive firefighting by institutionalising disciplined weekly financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide rigorous treasury visibility
- Debtors collection control
- Supplier payment scheduling
- Weekly cash flow forecasting
- Short-term funding support across the organisation
- Act as the financial oxygen controller of the business
- Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly rolling cashflow forecasts
- Track all invoices submitted, payment certificates, outstanding debtors, and promised payment dates
- Maintain debtors ageing schedules and execute weekly debtor follow-up calls/emails
- Monitor all supplier commitments, salary obligations, rentals, vehicles, statutory payments, and urgent due dates
- Prepare weekly payment priority schedules for CEO approval
- Assist with financier packs, invoice discounting packs, mobilisation funding schedules, and project cash requirement summaries
- Negotiate payment extensions and supplier arrangements where required
- Maintain funding facility tracker, cash reserve tracker, and monthly liquidity stress reports
- Provide weekly executive finance dashboard at Wednesday Cashflow & Debtors War Room
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Management or related discipline
- Strong practical debtor control and SME treasury management exposure essential
- Minimum 35 years proven experience in accounts receivable, cash flow administration, collections, or finance control
- Experience within contracting, engineering, construction, or project-based SME environments highly advantageous
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.)
Salary & Benefits
- R10,567.00 – R22,001 per annum
How to Apply
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About Accounting / Finance Jobs in Pretoria
In Pretoria, the accounting and finance sector is typically driven by the need for professionals to provide financial expertise to various industries. The job market tends to be stable, with a steady demand for skilled accountants and finance specialists. Generally, these roles are in high demand across all sectors.
Typically, salaries for accounting and finance positions in Pretoria fall within broad ranges, depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. For example, entry-level accounting positions might start around R200 000 to R350 000 per annum, while senior roles can range from R600 000 to over R1 million per year. However, it is essential to note that these figures are general estimates and may vary significantly depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for accounting and finance roles in Pretoria include proficiency in financial software such as SAP or Xero, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Typically, candidates with a degree in accounting or finance are preferred, but experience and certifications can also be advantageous.
Many industries commonly employ accountants and finance specialists, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector entities. The latter often require professionals with expertise in budgeting, auditing, and financial management.
Career development opportunities for accountants and finance professionals in Pretoria are generally excellent, with many routes available to advancement. Typically, roles may progress from senior accountant or finance analyst positions to more senior leadership roles, such as financial manager or controller. Some also choose to pursue advanced qualifications or certifications, such as a Chartered Accountant (SA) designation.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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