This position provides support within the accounts department to maintain the financial health of the Company. The position holder is involved in a variety of activities ranging from liaising with suppliers and auditors to managing payroll and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Ideally, the person holding this position is methodical, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Main Tasks

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial master data.
• Regularly review and update financial master data as required.
• Conduct thorough credit risk assessments for potential clients, customers and vendors.
• Recommend credit limits and terms based on assessments and in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.
• Oversee the collection of outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts receivable and provide periodical management reports on the status.
• Account for freight costs and ensure they are correctly allocated and recorded.
• Liaise with logistics and operations teams to reconcile any discrepancies in freight accounting.
• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Safety:  Responsible to avoid environmental impacts, accidents and risks to the company, the business, and the colleagues
• Quality: All business transactions meet company policies, regulations, compliance and quality requirements
• Delivery: Achieving continuous improvements in performance
• Cost: Identification of improvements in efficiencies, in cost of poor quality
• People: Continuous improvement, Lean, 5S and First Time Right are an integral part of the daily operation, business practice and behaviour
• 5S: Ensure that all 5S Standards are adhered with at all times in his/her area of responsibility

Position Key Requirements and Competencies

• Preferably an MQF Level 4 qualification in accounts, finance, or a related area
• Preferably at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge (at least intermediate, preferably advanced level) in the use of MS Office especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handling multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently
• Willingness to extend his or her knowledge