Junior Finance Administrator (Debtors and Creditors Support)

Job Overview:
As a Junior Finance Administrator, you will provide crucial support to the accounting department by assisting in the management of financial transactions related to accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Debtors Support:
- Assist in the preparation and issuance of customer invoices.
- Follow up on customer payments and address basic inquiries.
- Support the reconciliation of customer accounts under supervision.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate recording of debtor transactions.

2. Creditors Support:
- Aid in processing supplier invoices and verifying accuracy.
- Assist in reconciling supplier statements with guidance.
- Learn to maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
- Support the preparation of payment batches.

3. Financial Record Keeping:
- Input and classify financial transactions into the appropriate ledger.
- Assist in maintaining organized financial records.
- Learn to generate basic reports and statements.
- Adhere to established accounting policies and procedures.

4. Ad-Hoc Duties:
- Provide assistance on special projects or tasks as assigned.
- Collaborate with team members for data collection and analysis.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives as directed.
- Address basic ad-hoc queries related to debtors and creditors.

5. Communication and Collaboration:
- Work closely with team members to gather necessary information.
- Maintain open communication with internal stakeholders.
- Seek guidance from senior team members as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Associate diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Personal Attributes:
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Ability to take direction and work effectively in a team.
- Maintains a high level of integrity and confidentiality.