Finance Officer: Accounts Receivable at South African Local Government Association

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE 

•  Strong interpersonal skills 
• Good numeracy skills to recognise and interpret both history and forecasts 
• Good analytical & problem solving skills 
• Administrative and project coordination skills 
• Planning, Organising and time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

•  Relevant Degree in Accounting or equivalent 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• A Valid Code 08 drivers’ license 
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in finance environment 
• Knowledge of management Information Systems

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Accounts Receivable: Capturing customer invoices on SAP system and prepare invoice input forms. Check that all transactions are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (PFMA, treasury regulations, SALGA policies) 
• Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports before due date. Prepare Customers Accounts reconciliation; Ensure that Customer payments allocated to the correct Customer. Prepare and process journals. Prepare general ledger (GL) accounts reconciliation. Prepare and process credit notes, where applicable; Handle project accounting and prepare project reports; Ensure completeness of revenue due to SALGA. Submit all requested documents to auditors. Travel to SALGA events & work at the finance registration desk. Proper electronic record keeping of all source documents. Maintain a contract register of all project agreements. Maintain an accurate summary spreadsheet for all revenue streams. 
• Collect SALGA revenue from debtors. Send statements, telephone calls, write dunning letters, emails. Ensure adherence to all the organisation’s policies and procedures