Finance Coordinator - International Creditors/Accounts Payable - Fixed Term Contract 8 months

About the position

PURPOSE:

Process and manage international (forex based) credit payments and credit relationships for our client. Support the efficient handling of all approved sales orders. Provide accounting support functions for our client as directed. Control expenses by verifying and reconciling invoices and processing creditor payments. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance customer service, increase sales & efficiency and the overall profitability of the business.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Person Specification:

• Meticulous, highly organised and possesses a high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to complete tasks accurately, systematically and within rigid timelines.
• Possess confidence and authority to obtain information and follow a task to completion.
• Calm and methodical; and applies logic and commercial reason to decision making.
• Able to manage competing priorities to commercial effect.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Forward thinking with a high degree of initiative; and focused on results.
• Able to analyse complex situations and formulate structured action plans.
• Able to work independently and accepts responsibility for own actions and the achievement of intended outcomes.
• Self-motivated, displays resilience and persistence.
• Effective in a team-based environment and in support of team objectives.
• Communicates information effectively in a friendly and supportive manner.
• Available to work on a full-time basis.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Relevant finance or accounting qualification/ certification supported by quantifiable experience in a similar role.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen.
• Meticulous and highly organised.
• Good written and spoken skills in English.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office and a recognised accounting system.

Limits of Authority:

Acts under direction from the Finance Manager and Financial Director. All tasks must be completed in accordance with the Finance Department policies, procedures and deadlines. All other decisions must be in accordance with policies and procedures.

REPORTS TO: Finance Manager

 

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• Payments
• Processing