JOB TITLE
: Finance Officer
DEPARTMENT:
Finance Department
REPORTS TO:
Accountant
OVERALL PURPOSE
: Due to continued expansion of the company's operations, we are currently seeking a Finance Officer on a full-time basis for immediate employment.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Debtors/creditors upkeep and control, in accordance with established procedures, including reconciling statements, issuing monthly invoices, processing monthly payments, liaising with debtors/creditors via e-mail/phone in relation to any issues/queries, and timely posting of transactions in accounting software.
* Monthly bank reconciliation statements, including regular monitoring of balances and unpresented cheques.
* Postings of all transactions from our overseas operations (bank/cash receipts/payments).
* Posting of all general ledger related transactions up to trial balance stage, including journal entry postings, periodical reconciliation of all control and disbursements accounts, resolving any discrepancies or accounting issues.
* Upkeep of digital filing for debtors/creditors invoices/statements/payments/bank statements.
* Involvement in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including the annual audit file and audit queries.
* Involvement in providing information for the preparation of annual overseas accounts.
* Involvement in the reconciliation of group intercompany balances.
* Assist in the credit control function.
* Perform other related duties as may be required from time to time.
* Adhere to all company HSSE policies and initiatives and proactively promote a HSSE environment;
* Promote any duties assigned by the company from time to time, commensurate with the employee skills, competencies and experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Skill and competencies:
* Have an affinity for numbers and calculations.
* Smart appearance and a flair for working with people and communicating with others.
* Be able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
* Must be a team player, have a pleasant personality and can demonstrate a 'can do' attitude when faced with deadlines and other challenging situations.
* Be able to work on own initiative, be flexible and multitask. Must be organised, accurate and methodical.
Experience:
* Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar position.
Qualifications:
* Preferably possess an Advanced level standard in accounts or higher.
* A good knowledge of Excel and accounting packages, preferably Shireburn accounting.
Languages:
* Native Portuguese speaker
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.