Finance Assistant handling accounts payable and receivable for Sanlam Investment Group. Responsible for accurate processing, month-end close, and financial compliance in Cape Town.
Responsibilities
The Financial Assistant provides accurate, timely processing and reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable and related financial transactions.
The role supports effective month end close, ensures compliance with financial controls, and provides high quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
Capture and process supplier invoices and customer invoices in the accounting system.
Prepare and process payments to creditors.
Reconcile creditor and debtor statements; follow up on outstanding items.
Maintain accounts payable files and support accounts analysis.
Manage vendor queries and assist with negotiating extended terms when required.
Prepare and capture journal entries from source documents.
Perform bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
Complete VAT reconciliations, submissions, and payments.
Calculate rebates and management fees.
Support tax calculations and related submissions.
Assist with month end close processes.
Support annual review, documentation, and improvement of finance processes and controls.
Respond to internal and external queries related to the finance function.
Requirements
Matric with Accounting, or a Higher Diploma in Finance
3–4 years’ experience in a similar financial processing role
Financial services or asset management experience advantageous
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