Vacant Jobs at AFA - Accounting and Financial Advisory

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Banking

Banking Operations Management:

• Oversee daily banking operations including reconcile/review of transactions in the accounting system.
• Capture/review payments in the bank platform.
• Develop and implement banking Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor and manage cash flow.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
• Conduct KPI’s – performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Reporting and Analysis

• Ensure all the bank transactions are reviewed and the recons are signed off for month end closure.
• Prepare cash flow analysis as per client request.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all the payments by verifying the bank confirmation letter and the invoice is valid.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.

General

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable reconciliations

• Ability to prepare the reconciliations from time to time.
• Oversee the reconciliation of accounts receivable transactions.
• Ensuring the accuracy of all invoices and sales reconciliations prepared by the AR team.
• Review and approve reconciliations prepared by recon team
• Review the weekly/ monthly recons prepared by the reconciliation team.

Review and approval of customer invoices

• Review and approve customer invoices as prepared by the processing team.
• Oversee the processing of accounts receivable transactions.
• Resolve disputes and discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure any issues are quickly resolved.
• Responsible for review and maintenance of customer database.

Reporting/ Procedure documentation

• Maintain and update the AR trackers prepared for clients.
• Ensure work is accurate and is being processed in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures..

FSS Query support

• Assist with any banking queries (i.e. allocation queries) for selected clients.

Management Function

• Manage day-to-day operations of the AR department; create, implement and maintain policies, procedures and controls.
• Analyse trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing any issues or concerns in a professional manner.
• Work with staff to prioritise work and ensure staff is trained to perform their tasks.
• Lead and mentor accounts receivable staff, providing training and support to enhance their performance.
• Manage information requests during year end audits and respond to requests for information during the prescribed period.
• Preparation and compilation of KPI monthly reports.
• Oversee and ensuring all AR deliverables are

Administration and support

• Ensure to update the FSS dashboard with monthly recons processed.
• Ensure the weekly task tracker is updated on a Monday morning.
• Contribute to any system improvement where relevant.
• Engage in frequent training of processing and recon team members.
• Maintain and update processing procedure process on a frequent basis (minimum: an annual basis).
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

AD-HOC

• Special projects and tasks as directed.
• General ad-hoc duties as requested by management from time to time.
• All and any other related duties as required from time to time.
• Managing colleagues and clients' expectations and communicating appropriately.
• Proven experience in banking operations, preferably within an accounting or financial services firm.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.

Skills:

• Proficiency in financial management software and MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Xero and banking platforms advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

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Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HFM Reporting Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) software. The HFM Reporting Accountant will work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze financial reports using HFM software
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data in HFM
• Support the month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Maintain and update financial models and templates in HFM
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial analysis and insights
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and processes
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions in HFM
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in financial reporting
• Support the management of the external audit process
• Working with Group Tax to consolidate and ensure timely submission of approved corporate direct and indirect tax returns 
• Ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Group Finance Manager

Qualifications:

• CA(SA)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting or accounting
• Advanced Financial Reporting and Consolidation knowledge
• Strong proficiency in HFM software
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools
• Ability to work with complexities associated with tax management
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced Financial Reporting and Consolidation knowledge