Job Overview
Date Posted: Posted 4 months ago
Location: Somerset West, Western Cape
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: R25,000
Education Level: Diploma
Job Level: Intermediate
Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Finance Assistant job vacancy in Somerset West.
A renowned Aviation Engineering company is looking for a ''Finance Assistant'' to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area, Cape Town.
They are offering a very good salary plus internal career advancement opportunities.
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 payments – 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
Update bank statements in SAP
Allocate payments against expenses where required
Reconcile bank statements
Assist with Insurance renewals
Deal with SARS matters
VAT processing, submission of VAT returns, and a basic understanding of SA Legislation
Assist 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
Create and prepare payment requisitions
Budgeting progress
Balance sheet reconciliation and account management
Internet Banking
Creditors / Suppliers:
Process approved creditor/supplier invoices
Match invoices to payments
Prepare creditor/supplier reconciliations monthly
Investigate supplier queries and request statements monthly
Circulate 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
Highly self-motivated, energetic, and the ability to motivate others
Ability to interact and communicate on all levels
Strong planning and organizational skills
Honest and trustworthy
Attention to Detail
Ability to be assertive and have a high level of integrity
Deadline-driven
Confidentiality
Must be able to use own initiative
Applying for Position:
Only open to South African citizens.
If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send us your CV with the position title as reference.
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