Financial Administrator at Faircape Group

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and raise all billing schedules 
• Generate utility schedules and proactively follow up on any outstanding schedules.
• Process internal invoicing accurately and as needed.
• Ensure all debit orders are loaded before month-end and attend to new debit order requests promptly.
• Send reminders to defaulting customers promptly.
• Issue letters of demand to customers with overdue accounts.
• Raise interest and debt collection fees on all overdue accounts 
• Respond efficiently to internal and external billing queries 
• Issue accurate levy clearance figures and maintain the levy clearance exceptions schedule.
• Follow up to ensure levy clearance payments are received, and certificates are issued on time.
• Monitor and address any outstanding property transfers at month-end.
• Load all ad hoc payments accurately 
• Ensure recurring payments are loaded before month-end and follow up directly with contractors if invoices are unavailable.
• Maintain and update the recurring payment schedule consistently.
• Process all monthly municipal payments 

Qualifications:

• Completed tertiary qualification in Accounting (advantageous)

Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience in the property sector would be an advantage 
• Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to analyse financial data to make informed decisions
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Deadline oriented 
• Excellent administrative skills 
• Proven organisational skills and good time management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail, including the ability to quickly identify inconsistencies
• Responsible, accountable and dedicated
• Strong Computer skills (experience in Google Drive, Sheets, Docs advantageous)

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record

Faircape Benefits:

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Long service leave 
• Onsite Barista (free coffee)
• Vending machine with great subsidised snacks
• Discount on our internet (ISP) packages
• Flexi-time (working hours)
• Subsidised parking