As an Import Creditor’s Controller in the Finance Department at Cape Union Mart your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Supplier Payments
  • Process Supplier and Agent’s commission payments on time according to their payment terms
  • Process credit notes against future payments where applicable
  • Process Letters of Credit (L/C) according to contractual obligations
  • Accurately record supplier payments on register
  • Reconcile bank statements to register
  • Ensure supplier payments are made within maximum banking facilities
• Onboarding of new suppliers
• Monthly Credit Card analysis
• Weekly / monthly reporting and reconciling for portfolio of responsibilities
• Suggest and test system enhancements and efficiencies
• Ad-hoc tasks required by management, which align with your overarching area of responsibility
• Governance
  • Supply all necessary documentation to Auditors as and when requested
  • Liaise with Auditors on process confirmation
  • Ensure all payments and claims are processed according to SA Company Law Regulations

Skills required:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work closely with foreign suppliers and other internal departments
• Good numerical skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently, with a high level of attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills / Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and appropriate steps to rectify them
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to assist stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise daily tasks and responsibilities
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams in particular)
• Use of various Online portals, training issued on site
• An accounting qualification or working towards one
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in foreign or local supplier payments
• Remain up to date in latest technology and business process changes in this field internationally and locally

 Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.