Internal Finance Co-Ordinator

Internal Finance CoOrdinator (Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper)
City: Midrand
Region: Gauteng
Start Date: Immediately or soonest possible

Job Overview: The Internal Finance CoOrdinator will be responsible for managing financial transactions and records within the Pastel accounting system. This role involves daily interaction with the CEO or Financial Director ensuring timely payments negotiating with clients and providing strong administrative support to maintain positive company image.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Matric / Grade 12 certificate
• Extensive computer literacy skills (Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency)
• Pastel Accounting proficiency is essential
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role

Job Specifications:

Creditors:

• Capture supplier invoices on Pastel Evolution system
• Adhere to authorization processes within the department
• Address all creditor queries and escalate as necessary
• Monthly reconciliation of creditors accounts
• Generate monthly payments
• Negotiate reduced rates and costing with suppliers
• Create Purchase Orders

Debtors:

• Invoice debtors
• Administer debit orders
• Handle customer account queries
• Ensure timely collection of payments
• Negotiate reduced rates and costing with suppliers

General Accounting:

• Post bank statements onto the accounting system
• Calculate and manage sales commissions
• Reconcile petty cash bank accounts and credit card statements

General Administrative Duties:

• File supplier correspondence unpaid invoices and remittances systematically
• Maintain an organized filing system
• Archive documentation regularly
• Assist with monthend tasks and schedules
• Update monthend related schedules
• Ensure timely processing and allocation of expenses for Management Reporting

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain knowledge in the relevant field
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: The following duties though not currently part of the job description may be required occasionally:

• Order office stationery and printer cartridges using Purchase Order procedures
• Distribute stationery to employees as needed