Debtors/Creditors Controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

On behalf of our client, a well-established fruit export company based in Paarl, we are seeking a meticulous and experienced Debtors/Creditors Controller. This role is critical in ensuring smooth financial operations, accurate processing of transactions, and maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and customers in the fast-paced export environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors and creditors function, including capturing, reconciling, and processing invoices.

• Ensure accurate allocation of payments and receipts, keeping debtor and creditor ledgers fully up to date.

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of supplier and customer accounts, resolving outstanding queries.

• Monitor age analysis and drive timely collection of customer payments.

• Process supplier invoices and ensure adherence to payment terms and company policies.

• Liaise with international and local clients, growers, and suppliers regarding queries, statements, and payments.

• Ensure VAT and statutory compliance for all debtor and creditor transactions.

• Assist with month-end reporting, trial balances, and audit preparation.

• Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and financial tasks.

Requirements

• Matric with Accounting; a financial/bookkeeping qualification is advantageous.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a debtors/creditors role, ideally within the agricultural, FMCG, or export sector.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes.

• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Sage, or similar) and advanced MS Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and perform in a deadline-driven, seasonal export environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, trustworthy, and ethical.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently at all levels.

• Deadline-driven, accurate, and systematic.

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.