Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller

Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller

Overview

Reference
Accountants Assistant

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
South Africa - Johannesburg Metro - Johannesburg - Observatory

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
08 November 2024

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:

1. Maintain accurate financial records and post financial transactions.
2. Manage accounting for small family entities.
3. Oversee accounts receivable, document bills, confirm debt validity, and ensure timely payment of invoices.
4. Capture discounts and payment terms accurately.
5. Perform general ledger account reconciliations and address any variances.
6. Engage professionally with debtors and resolve inquiries.
7. Conduct debtor reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
8. Report to management on outstanding debtors and follow up on debtor queries.
9. Prepare and post intercompany invoices, debtor statements, and monthly standard invoices.
10. Administer corporate and fuel credit cards.
11. Assist with accounting projects, cellphone reconciliations, and oversee travel reconciliations.

1. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
2. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Business Central, MS Word, Outlook, and Teams.
4. Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external parties like attorneys, SARS, and financial institutions.
5. At least 8 years of experience in a finance-related role.
6. Experience with accounts receivable and reconciliations.
7. Comfortable working in an open-plan office environment.
8. Ability to manage time exceptionally well and stay organized.
9. Proactive and able to anticipate needs within the finance team.
10. Possesses a good sense of humor and engages well with colleagues.
11. Capable of interacting and collaborating effectively with the entire Finance team.

1. Diploma in Finance (a degree is preferred).