Financial Assistant

**POSITION PURPOSE**

Responsible for analysing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts as assigned. Keeps records and accounts accurate and current. Researches and resolves discrepancies and accounting errors. Completes related reports, summaries, and records. Creates monthly income and expense reports. Performs related clerical duties.

**Applicants must live in or near Vredenburg and must be able to start on 1 June 2023.**

Responsibilities will include:

- Rental collection
- Reconciling tenant Accounts
- Arrears Reporting
- Collection of Turnover information
- Petty Cash

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES**

**Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of assigned accounting functions.**
- Assist and support the client accountant in all contractually agreed reports as per Service Level Agreement.
- Preparation and control of Bank Reconciliations.
- Responsible for Debtors Administration and Credit Control of listed tenants
- Sending out monthly tenant statements / invoices
- Responsible for Operational Financial Statements (i.e. Monthly accounts, Journals, schedules etc)
- Responsible for Debtors Administration and Credit Control of listed tenants.
- Action and Review Data Changes on Harborflex
- Ad-Hoc reporting requests

**Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.**

**Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management.**
- Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions.
- Assists accounting personnel as needed.
- Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
- Attends and participates in meetings as required.

**Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.**
- Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
- Completes special projects as assigned.

**PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS**
- Accounting documents, records, and reports are accurate, current, and timely.
- Accounting errors or discrepancies are promptly discovered and resolved (or referred).
- Good communication and coordination exists with Company personnel. Assistance and support are provided as needed.
- Management is appropriately informed of area activities.
- Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education/Certification**:
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Matric

Bookkeeping or equivalent coursework. Degree preferred.

**Required Knowledge**:
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping concepts and procedures including account reconciliation
Knowledge of collection procedures and related laws and regulations, familiar with default and enforcement clauses

**Experience Required**:
3 years related experience including Debt Collection

**Skills/Abilities**:
Well organized and detail oriented.
Good math skills.
Good attention to detail and accuracy.
Cooperative and willing to assist others.
Able to use PC, calculator, and other basic business machines.