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Credit controller​/Assistant Accountant Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at SOLEVO Group

Position: Credit controller / Assistant Accountant

Overview

Who are we? SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. We assist African farmers and industries by providing a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals with guaranteed quality and value. Rolfes Agri is part of the Solevo Group and has more than 75 years of experience supporting economic growth across Africa.

What are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced and talented Credit Controller / Assistant Accountant.

What to expect from the candidate

To provide comprehensive finance administration support across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Imports, Fixed Assets, Insurance, and Intercompany functions. The role ensures accurate transaction processing, effective financial controls, timely reporting, and support for month-end activities while maintaining data integrity within Microsoft Dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Imports and Foreign Supplier Management
    • Request foreign exchange (Rate of Exchange) coverage for import purchases.
    • Monitor foreign exchange requirements and ensure sufficient exchange cover is available.
    • Update import summaries and management reporting packs.
    • Ensure all import-related costs are correctly allocated through cost estimates.
    • Maintain foreign supplier master data in Microsoft Dynamics.
    • Ensure foreign suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms.
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
    • Respond to customer account queries promptly and professionally.
    • Issue customer invoices upon request.
    • Prepare and distribute customer statements.
    • Allocate customer receipts through the AR payment journal in Microsoft Dynamics.
    • Raise month-end invoices for service-related charges (e.g., pallet services).
    • Monitor overdue customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
    • Maintain and distribute the foreign customer listing.
    • Create Jira requests for:
      New customer accounts and credit limit increases.
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
    • Assist with the creation of purchase orders.
    • Process purchase order receipts.
    • Scan and maintain supplier invoice documentation.
    • Capture supplier invoices in Microsoft Dynamics.
    • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
    • Prepare monthly supplier payment journals.
    • Follow up on supplier deposits and outstanding transactions.
    • Process deposit invoices and settle supplier accounts.
    • Review supplier transaction reports to maintain accurate supplier balances.
    • Capture supplier claims through the invoice journal.
    • Create and approve Jira requests relating to supplier master data changes.
  • Fixed Asset Administration
    • Create purchase orders for fixed asset acquisitions.
    • Capture fixed asset invoices into Microsoft Dynamics.
    • Assist with fixed asset identification and asset tagging.
    • Support monthly depreciation processing.
  • Insurance Administration
    • Prepare and distribute monthly reports identifying customers with invoices outstanding beyond 60 days.
    • Prepare and distribute monthly sales reports for insurance-related reporting requirements.
  • Intercompany Accounting
    • Monitor and reconcile intercompany balances.
    • Prepare intercompany invoices, including fleet charges, equipment rental, property rental, telephone cost recoveries, and administrative charges.
    • Process rental invoices between group companies and ensure intercompany accounts reconcile before month-end.
  • Financial Systems and Master Data
    • Maintain accurate supplier and customer master data within Microsoft Dynamics.
    • Process and approve Jira workflow requests relating to finance master data.
    • Champion ethical financial practices and regulatory adherence.
    • Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded within the ERP system.
    • Support digitalization initiatives, automation of reconciliations, and improved reporting dashboards.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Grade 12.
  • Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or related field (advantageous).
  • 2–3 years’ experience in finance administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable or accounting support.
  • Experience in import administration and foreign supplier payments (advantageous).
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or Syspro, SAP or Oracle).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP) and basic financial reporting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams and Jira (advantageous).
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and month-end processes.
  • Ability to process financial transactions accurately and maintain master data integrity.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills; ability to work independently and in a team; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken Business English; demonstrates initiative and confidentiality.

Why join Rolfes Agri (Solevo)?

  • Join a young dynamic team leading chemical distribution in Africa.
  • Collaborative, international and agile work environment.
  • Freedom,…

Title: Credit controller​/Assistant Accountant

Company: SOLEVO Group

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

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