Description:
A renowned Aviation Engineering company is looking for a ‘’Finance Assistant’’ to join their team on a fixed term contract basis in the Helderberg Area, Cape Town. The duration of the fixed term contract will be about 7 months, until the end of the year.
Position Overview:
To provide a professional service to the Finance Executive Manager and the Finance Department, updating records and performing general financial functions.
Position Responsibilities:
• Process customer payments – local
• Process customer payment – foreign
• Process & manage all inter-company debtors’ payments
• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy (local & foreign)
• Resolve customer billing disputes
• Generate and send statements to customers
• Follow up with customers regarding overdue payments
• Maintain online accounts receivable files and records
• Assist with Year-End procedures & audit
• Updating of the bank statements in SAP
• Allocate payments against expenses where required
• Reconciliation of bank statements
• Assistance with Insurance renewals
• Deal with SARS matters
• VAT processing, submission of VAT returns and a basic understanding of SA Legislation
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts, including analytical review and demonstration of problem-solving skills
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations before capturing payments for authorisation
• Full Bookkeeping Functions, up to Trial Balance
• Creating and preparing payment requisitions
• Budgeting progress & Internet Banking
• Balance sheet recon and account management
• Creditors/Suppliers:
➢ Processing of approved creditor/supplier invoices
➢ Matching of invoices to payments
➢ Preparation of creditor/supplier reconciliations monthly
➢ Supplier query investigations and requesting of statements monthly
➢ Circulation of payment remittances to suppliers
• Identify areas where processes could be more efficient and offer solutions
• Assist with other duties relating to the Finance department or the company as a whole, which may reasonably be expected of an employee in this position.
Position Requirements and Skills:
• Matric certificate (Grade 12 or NQF equivalent)
• A relevant qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Finance Assistant
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Good computer skills. MS Office Word and Excel
• Must have a working knowledge of an ERP system, SAP
• Applying for Position:
Only open to South African citizens.
If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV to: marlize@hrtalentpartner.co.za and marlize.hrtalentpartner@gmail.com