Account Officers

Job Description

Responsibility 1 – Accounts Receivable Function (Primary Function)

Daily/periodic Invoicing – process invoices for relevant departments upon receipt of relevant invoice request 
Receipt of member/customer payments – process cheque payments, credit card transactions and direct deposits
Daily banking – cheques and cash
Processing monthly journals – interest received etc
Communicate with staff/members/customers regarding invoicing and payment of invoices
Primary Function of this role

Responsibility 2 – Accounts Payable Function (Secondary to Accounts Receivable Function)

Processing of creditors invoices
Raising of payments ensuring proper authorisations – via cheque and electronic funds transfer 
Processing of corporate credit card transactions – ensuring corporate purchasing policy is being followed by relevant cardholders 
Manage and reconcile office petty cash 
Communicate with creditors regarding outstanding accounts and payment of outstanding accounts

Responsibility 3 – Administrative Functions 

Photocopying/Printing and collating paperwork
Filing paperwork
Management of filing system

Secondary Responsibilities 
Responsibility 4 – Payroll Function 

Assist the Financial Controller where required with the weekly processing of payroll transactions 
Minimum exposure 

Responsibility 5 – Compliance Activities 

Assist Financial Controller where required with compliance regime with regards to VAT, PAYE Withholding, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and Work Cover Minimal exposure 

Responsibility 6 – Other tasks where required

Other tasks where instructed by the Financial Controller. 

Qualifications

Minimum of OND Accounting
2-3 years’ experience in similar role 

Additional Information
Skills & Personal Attributes

Demonstrated ability to contribute in a professional and collaborative way to a team 
Knowledge of contemporary IT including word processing, email, spreadsheet, database and similar disciples, Peachtree and Sage software and PowerPoint
Demonstrate high level of oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage the flow of people and business, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding sensitive and confidential matters, and maintain effective working relationships in a high volume environment 
Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative and sound judgement
Excellent organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities, meet regular deadlines and take/follow up action 
Must be a highly reliable individual  

CONFIDENTIALITY

Perform to earn Management’s full confidence 
Assure discreet handling of all business 
Keep business documents confidential

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