Job Description

Junior Controller

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GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.



Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0034220

Job function

Finance (incl. Tax, Treasury, Accounting, M&A)

Position type

Full time

Site

1 Savio Road, Brackengate 2 Cape Town 7560


Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months with the possibility for extension. The ideal candidate will be a graduate with good understanding of Cost & Management Accounting and comfortable in excel. The candidate must be immediately or in a short period of notice available.
Your responsibilities and tasks:
Sales Administration:

Prepare, review, and process customer quotations, purchase orders, and sales contracts. Ensure accurate and timely entry of orders in ERP/CRM systems. Maintain up-to-date records of customer pricing, payment terms, and order status. Monitor order fulfilment, delivery timelines, and invoicing milestones.

Financial & Project Support:

Assist the Project Controller with project budget tracking, revenue forecasting, and cost monitoring. Generate sales and financial reports for ongoing projects and monthly reviews. Reconcile project-related invoices. Track change orders, variations, and their financial impact on project margins. Support compliance with internal controls, commercial terms, and audit requirements.

Customer & Internal Coordination:

Serve as a point of contact for customer queries related to orders, delivery, and billing. Liaise with finance, procurement, and logistics to resolve issues affecting customer satisfaction. Coordinate internal meetings for project and sales status updates.
Your profile and qualifications:

Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting or similar. Job take-on and working closely with Divisional Controller. High attention to detail and numerical accuracy Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Time management and ability to multitask under pressure Commercial awareness and understanding of sales terms * Team player with a proactive and problem-solving mindset