Accounts Officer

Responsible for the financial bookkeeping and records of the organization under the supervisor of the Financial Controller/Accountant.

Responsibilties

-          Carry out billing,collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines

-          Issue credit notes as and when required

-          Update of receivables lists for fortnightly operation’s meeting

-          Highlight overdue debtors and recommend course of action

-          Follow up on, collect and allocate payments

-          Perform account reconciliations

-          Debtor’s analysis report to be provided on an agreed weekly schedule

-          Pepare client statements of accounts (SOA) as and when required

-          Reconcile all financial statements, monitor customer account details for non-payments,                     delayed payments and other irregularities

-          Resolving payment queries or discrepancies

Qualifications/ Experience

-          Qualification in Business Administration/ Accounting (ACCA Level 1)

-          2 to 3 Years working experience in financial services

-          Basic knowledge in accounting

-          Good knowledge of payment service

Special Skills Required:

-          Team player, friendly and competent

-           Excellent communication and people skills, written and verbal communication skills in                        English and French

-          Experience in working with targets and tight deadlines

-          Ability to work without direct supervision and under his/her own directive at times

-          Ability to be polite and compassionate without lacking confidence

-          Working very structured, organised and diligently

-          Able to self-monitor and check constantly work produced to ensure that all transactions                     have been accurately recorded

-          Follow instructions, working precise and able to provide reports on time

-          Adherence to policies, procedures and instructions of Financial Controller/Accountant

-          Strong working skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and                                         SAGE(Accounting Software)

-          Knowledge of Opera system and experience in the Hotel Industry would be a definite                         advantage