Account Assistant

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Job description:



Ensures all customer invoices are accurately captured and issued daily.



Maintains the debtors ledger to ensure correct allocations, accurate ageing, and account status.



Follows up on outstanding customer payments promptly and professionally.



Prepares and sends monthly customer statements and ensures all accounts are reconciled.



Investigates and resolves customer queries related to invoices, receipts, or account discrepancies.



Ensures correct application of receipts, credit notes, and journal entries to customer accounts.



Prepares weekly or monthly debtors reports for management, highlighting overdue accounts and risks.



Assists in setting up new customer accounts and ensures compliance with internal policies.



Supports the month-end close process by ensuring accurate revenue recognition and reconciliations.



Works closely with the sales and operations team to ensure billing accuracy and customer satisfaction.



Keeps records of customer communication and payment commitments for audit and follow-up.



Ensures all internal deadlines are met despite pressure or volume.



Understands and complies with the staff handbook and company house rules.



Maintain two line of the asset register Assist with preparing for external audit Clearing and cleaning up accounts and control accounts. Processing journals

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

Accounting or finance-related degree (NQF Level 7)



Strong understanding of accounting principles and debtors processes



Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reconciliation tools



Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems



Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial legislation and best practices



Strong reconciliation and journal processing skills



Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with clients



Ability to manage time effectively and handle pressure in meeting deadlines



Accounting professional body member registration (Preferred)

Strong understanding of accounting principles and debtors processes



Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reconciliation tools



Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems



Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial legislation and best practices



Experience assisting with external audit processes related to receivables



Strong reconciliation and journal processing skills



Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with clients



Ability to manage time effectively and handle pressure in meeting deadlines

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1482782
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned