Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller

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.

• 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.

• Diploma in Finance (a degree is preferred).