Internal Job Opportunity: Finance Supervisor Location: Head Office – East London
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
Are you a skilled finance professional with a passion for leading teams, driving accuracy, and improving financial systems? We are looking for a Finance Supervisor to join our Finance Department at our Head Office in East London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring sound financial management, supporting strategic business decisions, and contributing to overall organizational success.
About the Role
Job Title: Finance Supervisor x2
Department: Finance
Job Level: Supervisory
Reporting to:
- Functional: Finance Manager
- Administrative: Finance Manager
- Direct Reports:
- Finance Clerks
- Finance Supervisors
Internal Liaison: All Business UnitsExternal Liaison: All External StakeholdersPeer Relationships: General Managers, Department Supervisors
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Cost Accounting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts in the accounting system.
- Prepare and send customer invoices, credit notes, and monthly statements.
- Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue payments.
- Perform regular debtor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Generate age analysis reports and provide updates on collections.
- Verify supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring alignment with POs and delivery notes.
- Process payments via EFTs, cheques, and other channels.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve issues timeously.
- Assist the Finance Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Manage cost accounting processes and general ledger entries.
- Perform banking and journal reconciliations.
Supply Chain & Procurement
- Process purchase orders accurately and on time.
- Liaise with suppliers and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Asset Management
- Maintain and update the fixed assets register.
Financial Planning & Reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports and statements.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and report variances.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
- Provide financial insights to support business strategies and decision-making.
- Coordinate external audits and support audit preparation.
Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise a team of finance clerks and supervisors.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 (compulsory)
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field (mandatory)
- Articles of clerkship (advantageous)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant financial experience
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Proficient in accounting systems such as Sage, Pastel, QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Key Competencies
- Solid understanding of GAAP and IFRS
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Strong knowledge of compliance and internal controls
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Confident team leadership and mentoring skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong proficiency in financial software and Excel
Employment Equity
This position supports the company’s commitment to Employment Equity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups, in line with the company’s EE Plan.
Ready to Apply?
If you're a finance professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply before 24 July 2025 by sending your cv to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
