Financial Manager -Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) at The Key Recruitment Group

Job Description

• One of our clients is seeking an experienced Financial Manager 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.

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

Preferred experience — strong differentiators

• FMCG, distribution or high-transaction-volume environment
• Sage Evolution and/or Pastel experience
• ERP implementation or significant system improvement project
• Experience building automated debtor reminder or collections workflows
• Experience building financial dashboards and automated reporting tools
• Experience managing or mentoring junior finance or admin staff
• Commercial acumen — ability to interpret financial data in a business context

Key Responsibilities
Debtors & Cash Flow

• Manage the full accounts receivable function end-to-end
• Maintain and enforce strict debt collection procedures
• Monitor and report debtor ageing and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Work closely with the sales team to resolve payment delays, disputes and credit issues
• Produce weekly debtor reports and cash flow forecasts for management

Systems & Automation

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate financial and administrative processes
• Build and maintain automated debtor reminder and collections workflows
• Develop and improve financial reporting through automated dashboards and tools
• Ensure financial systems support accurate, efficient and auditable data capture
• Lead or participate in ERP improvements and system implementation projects

Financial Administration & Controls

• Oversee all financial administration and maintain strong internal controls
• Manage customer credit limits, credit applications and approvals
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliations across debtors and cash accounts
• Support and lead month-end close processes
• Maintain financial governance and ensure process compliance across the business

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Operations to embed financial discipline
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and stock reporting where required
• Step into broader operational support when business priorities require it