Accounting Coordinator - Durban, South Africa - Tower Group

    Tower Group
    Tower Group Durban, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Accounting Coordinator - Debtors
    12 Months Fixed Term Contract


    MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
    The incumbent is responsible for the complete management of their customer base which includes but not limited to billing functions including debtors aging, reporting, management of debtor's days, new business costings, revenue and volumes reporting and variance commentary.


    KEY RESPONSIBIITY AREAS
    Revenue & Billing:
    Understanding the detailed invoicing process and trigger points for all billing customers
    Completion of the full billing process ensuring accuracy and completeness
    Processing of weekly billing accompanied with excel schedules and backing documents.
    Reconciliation and verification of the final billing files against the file received from Operations.
    Monthly invoicing for all customers
    Adhoc billing and recoveries as and when required.
    Distribution of customer statements and supporting invoices
    Production of revenue analysis schedules reflecting volumes, sales mixes and highlighting variances against budget.
    Active management and maintenance of internal rate tracker


    Debtors:
    Fully accountable for active management of Debtors book, customer aging and cash collection
    Ensuring the Debtors Aging is kept current and escalating concerns.
    Management and Administration of Customer Database on SAP
    Maintaining the Invoice Register and credit note listing.
    Resolving of Debtors issues and queries timeously
    Control and minimization of credit notes by identifying root causes and action plans.
    Review and present weekly customer aging and commentary to management.

    Accounting and administrative Function:
    Month end revenue analysis and journal entries
    Month end revenue accruals and schedules
    Ensuring all contracts are complete and saved accordingly.
    Key liaison for interim, financial year end and any other audit


    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
    Matric
    Diploma in Accounting / studying towards a degree.
    2- 3 Years of Experience in a similar role


    COMPETENCIES
    Proven accounting technical proficiency
    Knowledge of accounting stardands
    Good working knowledge of accounting processes
    Accounting systems experience
    Microsoft office – intermediate
    Solid written and verbal communication skills


    SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
    Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
    Excellent Communication skills
    Pro-active & team player
    Deadline & result driven.
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Responsible & Accountable
    Ability to work independently.
    Prepared to work additional hours when required.