Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller

Talent Genie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance firm in Johannesburg is looking for a detail-oriented Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller to support their finance team. The ideal candidate will manage accounts receivable, maintain financial records, and assist the Financial Manager. A strong understanding of accounting principles, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent organizational skills are essential. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in finance and be comfortable in an open-plan office.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and post financial transactions.
• Oversee accounts receivable and ensure timely payment.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and address variances.
• Manage debtor inquiries and maintain supporting documentation.

Skills

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication skills

Accounts receivable and reconciliations experience

Ability to manage time effectively

Proactive team player

Education

Diploma in Finance (degree preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Central

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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

• Accounting and Financial Records: maintain accurate financial records and post financial transactions.
• Manage accounting for small family entities.
• Accounts Receivable and Payable: oversee accounts receivable, document bills, confirm debt validity, and ensure timely payment of invoices; capture discounts and payment terms accurately.
• Reconciliations: perform general ledger account reconciliations and address variances.
• Debtors Management: 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.
• Reporting: prepare and post intercompany invoices, debtor statements, and monthly standard invoices.
• General Administrative Tasks: 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).