Proven experience as a Debtors Administrator and/or financial accountant
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
Proficiency in accounting software preferably Xero
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Knowledge of financial regulations and practices
Managing Debtors function
Reconciling bank feed receipts daily to invoice.
Generate and send statements and calling overdue customers.
Providing analysis for the aged receivables for management.
Open and maintain new debtor accounts.
Send proof of deliveries and resolve disputes with customers for any payment related issues.
Managing Creditors function
Capturing of bills accurately and reconciliation of bank payments.
Weekly reconciliation of stock received to bills.
Monthly reconciliation to supplier statements.
Providing payment submissions to general manager for reconciled bills.
HR responsibilities
Review of time sheets and preparation of payroll sheets for third party payroll provider.
Calculation of incentives.
Maintain payroll information of staff.
Managing staff salary advances and expense claims
Cash on hand and month end closing
Supervising the cash clerk and reviewing the daily and weekly reconciliations. Resolving any differences and reviewing it has been captured correctly in the accounting system (xero).
Ensuring all information is captured for month end deadline. Working with the financial accountants to close off the accounts each month and dealing with any queries for the gauteng region.
Management reporting
Reporting to general manager daily
overdue debtors, missing cash ups, analysis for requested customers
Reporting to head office weekly & monthly
Debtors books performance, stock reconciliation & early warning reporting
Role requires providing ad hoc assistance with custom queries for management team of the accounting data.