Job Summary
Are you a dedicated finance professional looking to take your career to new heights? We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join an aviation organisation, supporting the revenue and debtors function within our clients African business network.
As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support to all stakeholders across our African network. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Reconciliation of allocated Balance Sheet accounts, including Assets, Debtors, and Revenue.
Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Timely and accurate capture of assets, facilitating efficient financial management.
- Assistance with the completion of CIPs for CAPEX projects.
- Calculation of provision for Bad Debt, ensuring financial stability.
- Responsibility for all Inter-company accounts and confirmations.
- Setting objectives for the accounts receivable team, aligned with departmental goals.
- Negotiating with clients in cases of non-payment, ensuring positive outcomes.
- Preparation of various financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc forecasting reports.
- Accurate and complete transfer of Revenue (Invoices) into Pastel from relevant ERP systems.
- Providing support and training to Accounts Receivable Clerks, fostering professional growth.
- Ensuring adherence to accounting principles by all team members.
- Staying updated on industry and legislative changes, maintaining compliance.
- Facilitating accurate reporting and analysis on financial data and metrics, such as cash forecasting and sales statistics.
- Tracking and following up on outstanding payments, ensuring timely collection of revenues due.
- Conducting credit checks on new and prospective clients, mitigating risk.
- Implementing accounts receivable policies to ensure clients pay on time and collect past-due payments.
- Creating monthly payment collection feedback reports to guide the Finance team.
- Monitoring cash inflows by tracking invoices, deposits, and payment correspondence.
- Keeping customers informed about their accounts through statements and reminders.
- Compiling accounts receivable activities, including ageing reports and cash forecasts.
- Maintaining 90+ day ageing for debtors below 5% of the total.
- Providing sales reports and reconciliations to support business decisions.
- Reconciliation of allocated Bank accounts by reporting deadlines, ensuring accuracy.
- Assisting in local and group audits, maintaining financial transparency and integrity.
If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic team in the aviation industry, this is the opportunity for you! Don't miss out - apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us. Together, let's soar to new heights in aviation finance!