Settlements Controller, Pretoria

Introduction

A leading company within the meat industry based in Cullinan are looking to recruit a Settlements Controller To act as the link between the Finance and Production Departments regarding settlement statements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Slaughter settlement statements

• Liaise with Production Department to confirm negotiated prices with suppliers. Ensure these confirmed prices are used in settling slaughter batches on the production system.
• Responsible for circulating slaughter settlements statements to suppliers in order to confirm the amount that will be paid out in line with payment terms.
• Coordinate the entire work flow process in sourcing all required financial information and obtaining relevant tax invoice/ self-invoicing agreement.
• Implementation of a system to ensure the applicable suppliers have duly executed self-invoicing agreements in place to ensure SARS compliance.

Payment preparation

• Act as final check before payments are affected to suppliers. Prepare the payment reconciliation and ensure amount payable agree to the settlement statement.

Financial control

• Develop and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards specific to role.
• Contribute to the governance and control of all financial procedures and processes; including but not limited to: GAAP, IFRS, Companies Act for all companies in the group and subsidiaries.
• Contribute to annual audit as and when required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification details

• Grade 12 with accounting as subject

Experience

• 2 years relevant financial experience.
• Experience working within an FMCG environment is an advantage.

The candidate should also have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle