Finance Assistant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in South Africa seeks a candidate to manage the full debtors and supplier cycles using Sage accounting systems. Applicants should be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and a knowledge of basic accounting practices. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts and assisting with finance department tasks. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and proficiency in Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) required.
• Must be computer literate, specifically in Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in basic accounting practices and processes essential.
• Attention to detail with numerical accuracy required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors’ cycle in Sage accounting system.
• Prepare debtors’ account reconciliations and follow-ups.
• Reconcile vessel mates’ files for invoicing.
• Oversee client accounts with agreed payment terms.
• Assist with day-to-day finance department administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Organisational and time management skills

Communication skills

Basic accounting practices

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

Sage accounting system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Reference: 10618 AV — Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors’ cycle in Sage accounting system for all the companies from master data, invoices/credit notes, receipts and statements.
• Prepare debtors’ account reconciliations.
• Reporting and follow up on outstanding days per debtors age analysis
• Reconciliation and preparation of vessels mates’ files for invoicing.
• Oversee client accounts with agree payment terms.
• Manage the full supplier cycle in Sage accounting system for all companies from master data, processing invoices and credit notes.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations for payments per supplier age analysis
• Liase with customers and suppliers to resolve queries in a timely manner
• Process financial data in the accounting system in the local and foreign currencies for all companies.
• Maintain electronic filing system on Sage and One Drive.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration for the finance department.
• Financial work to company standards and policies.
• Adhere to current accounting/ laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Must be computer literate (Word & Excel)
• Knowledge in basic accounting practices and processes
• Attention to detail with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Customer service skills
• Computer literacy
• Organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Foreign currencies knowledge
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both spoken and written

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail]
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.