Junior Financial istant

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Junior Finance Assistant for one of our clients based in Cape Town. The primary responsibilities are to ensure that all sales & purchases made on behalf of the business are accounted for and reconciled accurately and to ensure high standards of process are being followed in the business.

What you will be doing:
Credit Card & cash receipt reconciliation resolving queries and resolving differences
Respond to client queries in respect of bookings / refunds / charges
Support the preparation and monitoring of ISO information as required
Assist the credit controllers including providing copy invoices to clients
Resolving unallocated cash postings by getting additional information required from clients
Managing the Finance Inbox responding to queries both internal and external with an exceptionally high standard of customer service to both
Processing client consolidated invoices ensuring the appropriate approval process is followed
Provide quick and timely information to the Management Accountant/Financial Controller on sales/receipts
Ensure adherence to timetable
Identify areas of weakness in role to meet information needs of users and in doing so identify own training needs

Experience: (NonNegotiable)
Minimum 6 Months Proven working experience as a Junior Finance Assistant
12 Months international BPO experience
Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
Familiarity with accounting software
Handson experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

Skills and Knowledge:
Proficient in Excel/ MS Office
Experience of NetSuite/Sage 200 and other accounting software
Prior experience in a customerfacing role or client management is advantageous
Good analytical and excel skills with excellent attention to detail
Have a demonstrable energy flexibility proactivity and a can do attitude
Proven ability of working to a high standard while multitasking
Working accurately to deadlines

Competencies:
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing priorities
Be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment