Finance Controller: Cashbook/Creditors at Grindrod Logistics

Grindrod Terminals is looking for a Finance Controller: Cashbook/Creditors to be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day activities within the Creditors department are carried out in accordance with the established policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include accurate processing of supplier invoices, timely payments of creditors, and daily cashbook reconciliations, while maintaining compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all creditor invoices are captured and accrual batches are processed for month-end.
• Ensuring that all captured invoices have been approved in line with the Group’s LOA.
• Ensuring that the creditors age analysis is kept up to date with all long outstanding amounts followed up on.
• Manage supplier queries and escalate issues when required.
• Send monthly intercompany creditor balance confirmations to Group companies.
• Ensuring new vendors are added in accordance with established on-boarding procedure.
• Reconciling of cashbooks daily and provide weekly cashbook reconciliations to the Creditors’ Supervisor.
• Perform creditors reconciliations to ensure completeness of expenses.
• Load payments into the bank/business online platform.
• Assist with month-end close and reporting related to creditors and cashbook.
• Assist with audits and ad‑hoc finance tasks.

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

Qualifications:

• Finance related certificate/ diploma
• Matric/Grade 12
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Finance within credit department.
• Experience in a Logistics and/or Shipping environment will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications.
• AccPac/SAGE and SAP experience advantageous.
• Microsoft Excel competent.

Required skills:

• Strong understanding of creditors and cashbook function.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Planning and Organising skills.
• Adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Team player, ambitious and driven.

Application closing date: 19 December 2025