Finance Graduate

The purpose of the Financial Graduate is to provide support to the business by managing daily accounting and financial tasks.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

Account Management

• Achieve timeous PO capturing on Sage for AP to be able to accrue costs incurred in the correct month where an invoice is not yet received;

Invoice Management

• Create quotes/proforma invoices and credit notes in Sage, as per requirements;
• Manage trackers for all monthly invoicing and revenue accruals to be raised;
• Manage the month end Invoicing processes as requested;
• Submit Invoices and statements to clients as a monthly task and upon request from customer;
• Provide support to the Cashbook Accountant with posting of all payments received to the correct customer accounts, and allocating to the correct invoices, based on remittance advice received from customers;
• Manage AR ageing, check for unmatched receipts/ misallocation of payments to invoices and liase with Cashbook Accountant on corrections;
• Follow up on outstanding and overdue invoices for payment and escalations to Account Manager, Finance Manager, Divisional Executive, Finance Executive and the COO;
• Provide weekly feedback to the group debtors manager on the outstanding invoices and response from customer.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related (essential).

ATTRIBUTES

Personal Attributes and Qualities

• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills.
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and Accounting software packages.

In accordance with Adapt IT’s Employment Equity plans and goals, preference will be given to suitable applicants from the designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.