Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Middelburg, South Africa
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Finance Assistant to join our team in Middelburg. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and proficiency in accounting and point-of-sale systems. The Finance Assistant will primarily focus on debtor management, ensuring accurate financial records and smooth financial processes. Proficiency in accounting software and strong communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate should be proactive in resolving account-related queries and maintaining effective communication with customers. This position will report directly to the Finance Manager and contribute significantly to our financial operations. This role involves ensuring of the smooth operation of our accounts receivable processes within agreed payment terms. Additionally supporting the finance team in various administrative tasks like stock take, cash-ups, and creditors.
Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile debtor accounts to ensure they reflect accurate financial positions.
• Match payments received with debtor accounts in the point-of-sale system, investigating and addressing any discrepancies.
• Prepare and provide a list of delinquent debtors to the Finance Manager on the 1st working day of each month for account suspensions.
• Contact debtors to follow up on unpaid accounts, resolving queries and providing necessary documentation.
• Raise and submit credit notes for approval by the Financial Manager.
• Participate in the month-end process for debtors, ensuring the accuracy of records in the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain accurate records, and assist the Finance Manager in any adhoc duties.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Group Finance Manager.
• Assist with regular stock takes and participate in inventory management.
• Assist with daily cash-ups to ensue all sales are accounted for and promptly banked.

· Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, creditors, and team members.
• Experience in handling cash, processing financial transactions, and maintaining debtor/creditor accounts.
• A proactive approach to resolving account-related queries.
• Understanding of standard accounting procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience in a similar finance or customer service role is preferred
• Certification in Accounts receivable/bookkeeping or accounting is a plus
• High level of integrity and commitment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and able to take initiative in solving problems.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel, accounting & point-of-sale software
• Sage (Pastel) experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Process:
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in contributing to our team, please submit your CV to grpfinance@ogrady.co.za along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills. We look forward to your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R9 000,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middelburg, Mpumalanga: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Debtors: 3 years (Preferred)