Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller to support their finance team. This role involves managing accounts receivable, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the Financial Manager with various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles and excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial records and post financial transactions.
- Manage accounting for small family entities.
- Oversee accounts receivable, document bills, confirm debt validity, and ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Capture discounts and payment terms accurately.
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations and address any variances.
- Engage professionally with debtors and resolve inquiries.
- Conduct debtor reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
- Report to management on outstanding debtors and follow up on debtor queries.
- Prepare and post intercompany invoices, debtor statements, and monthly standard invoices.
- Administer corporate and fuel credit cards.
- Assist with accounting projects, cellphone reconciliations, and oversee travel reconciliations.
Key Skills: - Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Business Central, MS Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external parties like attorneys, SARS, and financial institutions.
- At least 8 years of experience in a finance-related role.
- Experience with accounts receivable and reconciliations.
- Comfortable working in an open-plan office environment.
- Ability to manage time exceptionally well and stay organized.
- Proactive and able to anticipate needs within the finance team.
- Possesses a good sense of humor and engages well with colleagues.
- Capable of interacting and collaborating effectively with the entire Finance team.
Qualifications: - Diploma in Finance (a degree is preferred).
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