About this role
Position Title: Credit Controller
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 45369
Job Purpose
To provide accurate, timely support to the Accounts Payable function by processing local and foreign supplier payments, reconciling supplier accounts, and maintaining the supporting documentation required for international transactions. The role also supports the company’s cash management through foreign currency transactions, weekly farmer payment scheduling, and maintenance of the 13-week rolling cashflow. Working closely with internal departments, intercompany stakeholders, and external suppliers, the incumbent helps ensure payments are processed correctly and on time, supplier relationships are well managed, and AP balance sheet reconciliations are complete and compliant with established financial processes and controls.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to the Accounts Payable / Creditors function
- Processing foreign supplier payments on the banking platform
- Collate and review customs, import, and shipping documentation where applicable
- Buying and selling of foreign currencies
- Match supplier invoices against relevant PO and GRV and investigate and resolve any discrepancies
- Perform supplier account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Verify supplier balances, outstanding invoices, and payment information
- Prepare and submit AP related balance sheet recons
- Liaise with internal departments to obtain and collate the payment schedules for weekly farmer payments
- Communicate professionally with foreign and local suppliers and third-party service providers
- Liaise with intercompany stakeholders regarding payment and documentation requirements
- Manage and update a 13-week rolling cashflow
- Respond to supplier and internal payment queries via email and telephone
- Managing the petty cash and reconciling at month end for the purchase and renewal of licenses
- Assist with additional finance and administrative responsibilities as required
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Finance/Accounting qualification
- 3-5 years working experience in Accounts Payable / Creditors environment
- Experience processing and reconciling supplier accounts
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ERP system (SAP) including basic VLOOKUP functionality
- Strong administrative and document-control skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to follow established financial processes and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Advantageous
- Previous experience dealing with foreign/ local suppliers in FMCG
- Experience working with customs, import, shipping, or clearing documentation required by banks for international payments
- Exposure to ERP or accounting systems
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Finance
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg
Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)