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AR & Banking Manager (Cape Town)

Employer
Accounting and Financial Advisory Ltd
Location
Cape Town Region Cape Town, Western Cape Western Cape, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 12, 2024
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Job Role
Accounts Receivable
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Key Roles and Responsibilities

Banking
  • Banking Operations Management:
    • Oversee daily banking operations including reconcile/review of transactions in the accounting system.
    • Capture/review payments in the bank platform.
    • Develop and implement banking Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
    • Monitor and manage cash flow.


  • Team Leadership and Development
    • Supervise and mentor a team of accountants.
    • Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
    • Conduct KPIs performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.


  • Reporting and Analysis
    • Ensure all the bank transactions are reviewed and the recons are signed off for month end closure.
    • Prepare cash flow analysis as per client request.


  • Compliance and Risk Management
    • Ensure compliance with all the payments by verifying the bank confirmation letter and the invoice is valid.
    • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
  • General
    • Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • High level of integrity and professionalism.


    Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Receivable reconciliations
    • Ability to prepare the reconciliations from time to time.
    • Oversee the reconciliation of accounts receivable transactions.
    • Ensuring the accuracy of all invoices and sales reconciliations prepared by the AR team.


  • Review and approve reconciliations prepared by recon team
    • Review the weekly/ monthly recons prepared by the reconciliation team.


  • Review and approval of customer invoices
    • Review and approve customer invoices as prepared by the processing team.
    • Oversee the processing of accounts receivable transactions.
    • Resolve disputes and discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
    • Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure any issues are quickly resolved.
    • Responsible for review and maintenance of customer database.


  • Reporting/ Procedure documentation
    • Maintain and update the AR trackers prepared for clients.
    • Ensure work is accurate and is being processed in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures..


  • FSS Query support
    • Assist with any banking queries (i.e. allocation queries) for selected clients.


  • Management Function
    • Manage day-to-day operations of the AR department; create, implement and maintain policies, procedures and controls.
    • Analyse trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing any issues or concerns in a professional manner.
    • Work with staff to prioritise work and ensure staff is trained to perform their tasks.
    • Lead and mentor accounts receivable staff, providing training and support to enhance their performance.
    • Manage information requests during year end audits and respond to requests for information during the prescribed period.
    • Preparation and compilation of KPI monthly reports.
    • Oversee and ensuring all AR deliverables are


  • Administration and support
    • Ensure to update the FSS dashboard with monthly recons processed.
    • Ensure the weekly task tracker is updated on a Monday morning.
    • Contribute to any system improvement where relevant.
    • Engage in frequent training of processing and recon team members.
    • Maintain and update processing procedure process on a frequent basis (minimum: an annual basis).
    • Demonstrate willingness to help others and go the extra mile to meet team targets and objectives.


  • AD-HOC
    • Special projects and tasks as directed.
    • General ad-hoc duties as requested by management from time to time.
    • All and any other related duties as required from time to time.
    • Managing colleagues and clients' expectations and communicating appropriately.
    • Proven experience in banking operations, preferably within an accounting or financial services firm.
    • Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.


    Skills:
    • Proficiency in financial management software and MS Office Suite.
    • Proficiency in Xero and banking platforms advantageous.
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.


    Behaviourial skills
  • Leadership: Guiding and motivating your team to achieve the teams goals.
  • Communication: Clearly conveying information to clients and team members.
  • Customer Service: Ensuring a positive experience for clients.
  • Problem-Solving: Addressing and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing your emotions and those of others.
  • Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change in a dynamic environment.
  • Decision-Making: Making informed choices that benefit the business and its clients.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial records and transactions.
  • Team Collaboration: Working well with other departments to streamline processes.
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