Account Assistant

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa The Forum Full time

**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.
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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