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Finance ManagerBlueBridge One • WorkFromHome, Wes-Kaap, South Africa
Finance Manager

Finance Manager

BlueBridge One • WorkFromHome, Wes-Kaap, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

HR Specialist – BlueBridge One

About BlueBridge One

Our company is a leading Oracle NetSuite EMEA Solution Provider with over 20 years’ experience in delivering ERP cloud business management systems. We are a progressive and ambitious company with offices in Weybridge (UK) and Cape Town.

Location

Johannesburg or Cape Town. Cape Town based preferred as the majority of the finance team is based in Cape Town and works in the office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

Credit Control / Accounts Receivable tasks

  • Taking complete ownership of maintaining an accurate and recoverable debtors book for the group which includes UK & SA customers.
  • Management of mid and month end customer billing (consulting customers, Oracle NetSuite & on charging consultant customer project expenses) & issuing customer statements.
  • Recording customer receipts on NetSuite, our accounting system & issuing credit notes after obtaining the necessary approvals.
  • Build relationships with customers and actively chase overdue debt. Dealing with any customer issues in a timely manner, to ensure prompt collection which is crucial to cash flow. This may involve liaising with colleagues throughout the business.
  • Revise and implement procedures for accelerating cash collection & proactively monitoring & reducing credit risk.
  • Monthly reconciliation of Oracle NetSuite balance per our accounting system and their accounting system and cleaning up accounts receivable ledger where necessary.
  • Processing of Oracle NetSuite revenue share Sales Orders on NetSuite.
  • Monthly reconciliation of invoice discounting debtors ledger to the company’s debtors ledger.
  • Dealing with billing enquiries within agreed timeframes.
  • This role is a senior one, so there will be support within the finance team to carry out the more junior credit control tasks listed above. However, the team is small so the candidate should be comfortable in getting stuck in as well when required regardless of seniority.

Finance Manager tasks

  • Assist with cash flow planning by maintaining the debtor collection section of the cash flow spreadsheet on a daily basis. This involves confirming debtor receipt dates with customers and having a feel for their payment patterns.
  • Work with the finance team to ensure the month end close deadline is met every month.
  • Assist & support the Finance Director with managing and driving strategic projects.
  • Possible line management responsibilities.

    • Any other tasks as required by the Finance Director.

    Essential Skills and Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in a Finance Manager role.
  • 5+ years experience in a Credit Control / Accounts Receivable role.
  • Strong track record of efficiently managing a debtors book & driving prompt recovery of debt.
  • Effective time management : work under pressure over month end and meet strict deadlines.
  • High attention to detail. Organised, diligent and professional.
  • Accomplished at dealing with people and managing relationships.
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills, Microsoft Office experience & confident using technology.
  • Excellent problem solving & analytical skills.

    • Desirable Skills and Experience

  • SAICA Qualified accountant / CA (SA).
  • Knowledge and experience in using NetSuite or similar ERP.
  • Previous experience in the Professional Services industry.

    • Salary

  • Up to R650,000 per annum for 30 hours per week (R866,667 Full Time Equivalent) dependent on experience.

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level.

    • Employment type

  • Full-time.

    • Job function

  • Finance and Sales.

    • Industries

  • Software Development.

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