Finance Administrator (Debtors & Cashbook)

About the role

The Finance department is looking for a detail-driven Finance Administrator with strong debtors and cashbook experience. The role manages a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts, stock control processes and daily cash administration, reporting to the Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Credit vet new customers, open accounts, maintain existing ones and raise and process customer invoices accurately and on time
• Reconcile complex, high-volume customer accounts, prepare age analyses and debtor statements, and compile overdue account reports highlighting risk accounts
• Resolve customer queries and disputes, calculate interest on overdue accounts, collect debts and escalate high-risk accounts
• Issue, track and reconcile coupon and permit stock, keep stock registers accurate and report on stock levels and variances
• Capture daily cashbook transactions, reconcile the cashbook against bank statements, manage petty cash and keep supporting documentation
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects assigned by the Finance Manager

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; post-matric accounting qualification is an added advantage
• 3-5 years of experience as a Finance Administrator
• Experience with Accpac and knowledge of the recycling industry are advantages
• Sound understanding of credit control principles and relevant collections legislation

Required skills

• MS Word, advanced Excel and Outlook
• Attention to detail, accuracy and strong numerical and analytical ability
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and collaboratively, with good communication skills

What we offer

• Permanent position with standard hours (Monday-Thursday 07h30-17h00, Friday 07h30-16h00); overtime may be required
• Provident fund, medical aid, life cover at 4x annual salary and funeral cover
• 15 paid leave days per year and long service leave after five years