Description:
The Finance Assistant to be responsible for the full accounts payable function, including invoice verification, capturing, reconciliations, resolving supplier queries, preparing payment runs, and assisting with month-end processes. The Financial Assistant is also responsible for the recording of transactions for our export company, working closely with procurement, finance and operational departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of creditor and other financial records.
Key Responsibilities:
Creditors Function: To be responsible for the full creditor''s function of the company and ensure that all creditors are paid accurately and timeously. Gathering documentation and compile BBBEE audit pack.
Cost Accounting: The candidate will be responsible to assist with costing of components, projects and other matters as assigned by the financial manager.
Sundry Purchases: Placing of orders for all sundry purchases on receipt of an approved purchase requisition. Receipt of all sundry purchases and despatch accordingly
Debtors function: The candidate will be responsible for recording transactions, payments and expenses and processing invoices accurately and timeously.
Export & Finance responsibilities: Generate and print invoices for Exports. Generate shipping instructions. Update the cashbook. Process Standard Journals monthly. Manage credit applications. Compile and verify supporting documentation for VAT queries.
Health & Safety: Work closely with the Section 16.2 regarding H&S Files. Organise meetings as required. Type minutes and file in relevant files. Distribute minutes. Other duties as requested by Section 16.2 and chairman
Experience Required:
2-3 years experience in Creditors / Accounts Payable Experience working with accounting software Experience in invoice processing and supplier account reconciliationsSkills and Competencies:
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Qualifications:
Grade 12/ Matric with Accounting or Maths
A relevant certificate, diploma, degree or bookkeeping qualification