At Jonsson Workwear, everything we do is done with precision. It’s how we engineer our workwear and how we run our business, from the factory floor to the financial processes that support it. Because equipping our customers to perform at their peak takes more than precision‑built workwear. It takes a business run with accuracy, efficiency and structure.

To support this, we are seeking a Financial Controller to join our manufacturing team in Nhlangano, Eswatini, reporting into the Finance Manager. In this role, you will support the financial execution of the manufacturing operation, ensuring accurate costing, reporting and controls that reflect what is happening on the shop floor and across the production process.

This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role, suited to someone who enjoys working close to the detail within a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. You will play a critical role in translating operational activity into reliable financial information that supports day‑to‑day decision‑making and operational discipline.

As the Financial Controller based in our manufacturing operations, your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports for review by the Finance Manager
• Supporting product costing, with a clear understanding of materials, labour and production overheads
• Monitoring manufacturing costs and margins, identifying variances and escalating risks to the Finance Manager and operational leadership
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure plans reflect production volumes and operating assumptions
• Translating factory activity into clear, accurate financial information that supports operational planning and control
• Working closely with production, procurement and planning teams to ensure financial data aligns with operational activity
• Assisting with investigations into cost drivers and inefficiencies, supporting actions to improve operational execution
• Maintaining and applying financial controls across the operation in line with group standards
• Ensuring data integrity, consistency and compliance across manufacturing financial processes

 Skills and qualifications required:

• Relevant financial qualification (e.g. CA(SA), CIMA, or an equivalent recognised qualification)
• Proven experience in a financial controlling, cost accounting or similar execution‑focused finance role
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment is highly advantageous

The Jonsson Workwear Finance Team is responsible for looking after the company’s assets, finances and accounts, as well as managing cash flow in order to ensure we are consistently able to meet our customers’ needs brilliantly.

The Credit Controller forms part of the Jonsson Workwear Debtor’s team and is responsible for overseeing the collection of customer accounts whilst ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Take great pride in ensuring accurate records of all financial activity.
• Ensure accurate customer payments, efficient invoicing, and balancing of accounts.
• Reconcile month-end claims and statements.
• Process all new credit applications.
• Ensure precise and accurate credit checks on new customers.
• Monitor RMAs – return authorizations.
• Review validity of POD’s on our transporters site.
• Work closely with our Sales team to ensure that each of our customers receives a brilliant experience.

The experience we’re looking for:

• Experience using Syspro ERP system preferable.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office with very good Microsoft Office Skills.
• Any previous administration or data capturing experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.

The type of personality that will excel:

• Works quickly and accurately and demonstrates attention to detail in their work.
• Brings a positive and approachable attitude and is open to learning.
• Is organised, systematic, works to a plan and gets “stuck in” to get the job done on time.
• Is fluent in spoken and written English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an excellent telephone manner.