Accountant - Accounts Receivable

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accurately record all receipts and report cash collections in line with deadlines and company policy
• Accurately prepare and maintain payments in advance accounts
• Liaise with senior accountant to ensure correct recording and processing of IG receipts and other financial documents ensuring compliance with deadlines and company policies.
• Perform monthly cash sweep activities as directed by Finance Manager

Customer Management:

• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customer enquiries received from Sales and work with Sales to resolve receipt discrepancies should they arise
  

Reconciliations & Reporting:

• Reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis in line with company policy and ensure they are up to date and complete, and prepare accounts receivable aging reports on a monthly basis
• Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure submission of accounts receivable reporting to group according to reporting timelines at month and year ends
• Monitor debtor days, identifying trends and causes thereof to facilitate decision making by senior management
• Assist with the reconciliation of bank accounts in line with company policy as required
• Actively support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support with preparation of performance guarantees as required.

• Maintain precise and detailed records of all account transactions and correspondence for financial and audit purposes.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policy
• Assist with internal and external audits, and provide documentation as needed.

Other activities

Assist with ad hoc requests, improvement initiatives and support for the wider Finance team