About the position
Red Ember is seeking to hire a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant based at the client in Maitland.
Debtors Management:
• Oversee the debtor’s clerk – ensuring KPIs are met.
• Approval of Credit Notes
• Approval of Credit Limit increases
• Vetting and approval of credit facilities for new customers
• Weekly meeting with Debtors Clerk to run through hit list customers.
• Monthly Reporting to Exco regarding delinquent accounts and collection ratios
Creditors Management:
• Oversee the creditors clerk – ensuring KPIs are met.
• Checking and approval of monthly, weekly, and daily payment packs
• Maintaining supplier details on Sage 200 and the bank
• Loading of payments on FNB
• Monthly reporting to Exco regarding large or abnormal spending on the supplier's accounts
• Ensuring the open PO report remains up-to-date and current.
Import Management:
• Approval of Purchase orders – Ensuring cash flow is available and stock is needed.
• Load imports onto the drive ensuring costs are accurate.
• Apply for APNs when loading payments, ensuring that statutory requirements are met.
• Loading advance and balance payments onto FNB
• Capture container GRV ensuring that the costings are accurate and the GRV includes all additional costs.
• Send APN documents to the bank when requested.
Day to Day Finance Management:
• Cash flow management, ensuring funds are received to pay suppliers and expenses.
• Cash book capturing.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Customer Discount calculations
• Bank Reconciliations
• General Journals
• Constantly look for new ways to drive expenditure down.
• Monthly Management report preparation including Excel download for commentary.
• Drive strategic decision-making regarding certain aspects of the business.
• Implement necessary system changes to ensure that reporting requirements are met.
• Prepare and submit EE reports.
• Prepare and submit BEE reports.
• Compile and submit all SDL plans and meeting minutes.
RequirementsMin. Requirements:
• Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Finance
• 5+ years in a similar role
Skills:
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail
• Strong numerical skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication skills – Verbal and Written
• Ability to cope with the pressure and deadlines of a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Desired Skills:
- Degree
- Costing
- FMCG
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation.
Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation.
Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs. Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry.
Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products.
The Red Ember Recruitment team has combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry-specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries.
Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment, from Interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- None
