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Purpose Statement

To record payments received by the SABS by receipting, banking and allocating payments received from debtors.

About SABS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted stadardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.



SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

National Diploma / Diploma in Finance, Credit Management, Accounting or a related field (NQF Level 6)

Experience

3 years relevant work experience in a Financial environment Live-Link and ERP systems experience is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

Ensure accurate allocation and receipting of payments received on the JDE financial systems. Provide monthly reports of all transactions captured onto the financial system for approval by line management. Ensure that payments are allocated according to legal as well as SABS protocols. Conduct regular ledger reviews and report on all receipts unallocated. Ensure that targets are met, within scope of control. Ensure foreign payments are processed correctly. Process bank reconciliation adjustments. Prepare monthly account reconciliations for review. Perform correcting adjustments to debtor accounts. Ensure that payments from customers are receipted and balanced daily. Ensure that banking is done regularly as per Departmental processes. Prepare monthly management reports (e.g., credit notes and refunds, receipts unallocated and any other ad-hoc reports requested by management).Ensure that payment and other relevant documentation is archived timeously on all required administrative activities.

Risk and Compliance Management

Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements. Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant ISO and regulatory requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with leadership to ensure business optimisation.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation's reputation. Represent and participate in the organisation's committees and tasks teams when required. Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information to stakeholders when required. Ensure efficient communication to Credit Management team and other Finance team members. Ensure the provision of excellent customer service. Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames. Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required. * Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.