Careers at Symbos

Finance Officer

About the role

The Finance Officer is a key support role within the Finance Team which primarily exists to ensure that all Debtor payments are accurately recorded and all bank transactions are accounted for. The incumbent will comply with company policy, established Service Level Agreements and industry standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of debtor payments.
• Work with operational staff to resolve payment queries.
• Regularly clear unallocated payments.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer queries, escalating issues as needed.
• Complete client refunds according to SLAs, ensuring accuracy of remittance advices, payment reports, and statements.
• Provide collection and banking reports to Team Leader and managers.
• Accurately record supplier purchase orders and invoices as per Accounts Payable and Purchasing procedure.
• Monitor and administer Accounts Payable software workflows, approvals, and exceptions.
• Process cheque and EFT payments promptly within specified timelines.
• Daily processing of bank entries and reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards.
• Support supplier maintenance and respond to supplier queries professionally.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist in month-end journal entries and related reporting.
• Allocate expenses to correct departments accurately.
• Assist in reconciliation of inter-company transactions monthly.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and Leasing schedules monthly.
• Assist in preparation of indirect tax returns.
• Manage Petty Cash and Cab charge vouchers following procedures.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks within Finance and Administration Department as directed.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and compliance with internal controls.
• Comply with company policies including Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, and Information Security, reporting safety hazards and suggesting improvements.

 To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in related discipline or accounting diploma required
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• 3+ years of end-to-end accounts payable/ receivable experience
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with high efficiency and accuracy
• Willingness to learn new industry processes
• Ability to follow instructions from management
• Proven experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Ensures all checks and balances are implemented
• Establishes open communication channels with others

At RCL Services we actively celebrate diversity across our workforce and we are committed to providing inclusive and equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from culturally diverse backgrounds; people with disabilities and all members of the LGBTQI+ community.  

In addition, you will be considered a role model for the company values.

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