Account Assistant

Job description

Job description:

• Ensures all customer invoices are accurately captured and issued daily.
  

• Maintains the debtors ledger to ensure correct allocations, accurate ageing, and account status.
  

• Follows up on outstanding customer payments promptly and professionally.
  

• Prepares and sends monthly customer statements and ensures all accounts are reconciled.
  

• Investigates and resolves customer queries related to invoices, receipts, or account discrepancies.
  

• Ensures correct application of receipts, credit notes, and journal entries to customer accounts.
  

• Prepares weekly or monthly debtors reports for management, highlighting overdue accounts and risks.
  

• Assists in setting up new customer accounts and ensures compliance with internal policies.
  

• Supports the month-end close process by ensuring accurate revenue recognition and reconciliations.
  

• Works closely with the sales and operations team to ensure billing accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  

• Keeps records of customer communication and payment commitments for audit and follow-up.
  

• Ensures all internal deadlines are met despite pressure or volume.
  

• Understands and complies with the staff handbook and company house rules.
  

• Maintain two line of the asset register
  

• Assist with preparing for external audit
• Clearing and cleaning up accounts and control accounts.
• Processing journals

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Accounting or finance-related degree (NQF Level 7)
  

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and debtors processes
  

• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reconciliation tools
  

• Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems
  

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial legislation and best practices
  

• Strong reconciliation and journal processing skills
  

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with clients
  

• Ability to manage time effectively and handle pressure in meeting deadlines
  

• Accounting professional body member registration (Preferred)

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and debtors processes
  

• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reconciliation tools
  

• Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems
  

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial legislation and best practices
  

• Experience assisting with external audit processes related to receivables
  

• Strong reconciliation and journal processing skills
  

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with clients
  

• Ability to manage time effectively and handle pressure in meeting deadlines
  

Company Description

The Forum company is South Africa’s leading events and conferencing company, dedicated to delivering world- class experiences. With four unique venues in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town, servicing our clients at a five-star level; wellness, sustainability and a sense of community encapsulate what matters to us.
The Forum Group brand venues are renowned for excellence, offering affordable luxury experiences based on fine food and service excellence.

Posted on 06 Aug 10:06, Closing date 5 Oct