About the role
To support the day-to-day Finance function with primary responsibility for Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), reconciliations and general accounting matters. The role ensures transactions are accurately recorded, properly supported and processed within the required timelines.
Key responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Prepare and issue invoices, debit notes and credit notes where required.
- Record and monitor incoming receipts and ensure proper allocation against outstanding balances.
- Maintain AR schedules and monitor outstanding receivables.
- Follow up with relevant internal teams or customers on outstanding balances.
- Perform AR reconciliation and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain proper supporting documentation for receipts and receivable balances.
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Review invoices, payment requests, reimbursements and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Verify appropriate approvals are obtained before payment processing.
- Record supplier invoices and other payables accurately in the accounting system.
- Prepare payment schedules and support payment processing.
- Monitor outstanding payables and payment due dates.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain proper AP documentation and payment records.
General Accounting & Reconciliation
- Perform bank and other balance sheet reconciliations as assigned.
- Prepare and post accounting entries, accruals, prepayments and adjustments where required.
- Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
- Maintain accounting schedules and supporting records.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies or outstanding items.
- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the correct accounting period.
Month-End Closing & Reporting
- Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare supporting schedules for management accounts.
- Ensure assigned AR, AP and reconciliation tasks are completed according to the closing timeline.
- Assist in preparing financial information and schedules required by management.
Audit, Tax & Compliance Support
- Prepare and provide supporting documents and schedules for external and internal audits.
- Assist with information required by tax agents, auditors and other external parties.
- Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained.
- Support other statutory or compliance-related Finance requirements when required.
General Finance Support
- Work closely with other Finance team members to ensure smooth day-to-day Finance operations.
- Assist in improving AR, AP and accounting processes and controls.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.
- Provide Finance support across multiple companies/entities where required.
- Perform other accounting and Finance-related duties assigned by the Head of Finance.