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Interactive Research & Development (IRD)

Finance Officer

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

November 4, 2024

Job description
Position Code
HRD-SA/11-001
Department
Finance
Reporting To
Head of Finance, South Africa
Employment Type
Full-time (Contractual)
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
JOb Purpose

Responsible for managing the day-to-day processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments in a timely and accurate manner. S/he will also ensure compliance with company policies, maintain vendor relationships, and assist with the month-end closing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review and verify invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare and process electronic transfers, checks, and bank payments to vendors. Ensure all payments are made on time.
  • Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records and communicate with vendors regarding billing discrepancies, payment status, and any other inquiries.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including vendor statements, bank recons and other balance sheet recons. Resolve discrepancies and assist in month-end closing.
  • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
  • Ensure proper internal controls are maintained in the accounting processes to prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and ensuring records are complete and accurate.
  • Generate and provide financial reports as required by management, such as aged payable reports and cash requirement forecasts.
  • Maintain a fixed asset register that reconciles with the balance sheet accounts. Calculate and process depreciation journals.
  • Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed by the finance or accounting department.
  • Capture general journals for payroll and reallocations.
  • Managing high transaction volumes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness can be stressful and lead to errors if not managed efficiently.
  • Manage tight deadlines and vendor relationships to prevent strain, late fees, or disruptions in deliverables.
  • Resolve any miscommunication or discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders to avoid unnecessary effort and delays.
  • Ensure accuracy and address any unresolved discrepancies promptly. Delays in reconciling issues can lead to payment delays and affect the accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations to mitigate the risk of penalties or audits observations.
  • Ensuring accurate, completed financial reports under strict deadlines.
  • Responsible for addressing discrepancies to prevent delays in payment processing and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and vendors.
  • Ensure effective cash flow management to prevent liquidity issues that could impact the company's overall financial health.
  • Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external parties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)
Required Qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Bookkeeping or Accounting Certifications (Optional but advantageous).
Required Experience
  • 1-3 Years of Experience in Accounts Payable or General Accounting.
  • Experience with Accounting Software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) (Required).
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas and pivot tables.
  • Familiarity with VAT regulations (Required).
  • Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Required Skills
  • Self-motivated and a fast learner who is ready to hit the ground running.
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and problem solver with an elevated level of curiosity and who is an independent thinker.
  • Good listener and maintains accountability for their actions.
  • Ability to work independently and under tight timelines
  • Ability to convey financial information, updates, and explanations clearly and concisely, especially when discussing payment schedules or account discrepancies.
  • Ability to interact positively with various departments (e.g., procurement, finance) and build relationships with external vendors or auditors through professional and respectful communication.
  • Ability to communicate with precision and avoid misunderstandings in complex accounting matters. Ensuring all verbal interactions with internal and external stakeholders are conducted professionally, reflecting well on the company.
  • Ability to adjust communication style to suit different audiences—vendors, internal teams, or management—with varying levels of financial knowledge.
  • Communicating financial data and issues clearly while maintaining accuracy and avoiding errors in verbal discussions.
  • Attention to detail.
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