Accounts Assistant

Manpower is seeking to recruit an Accounts Assistant who will be responsible for Cash collection, Debt allocation, and management together with Broker/ Tll performance analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• Record monies received from clients/ Brokers/ TIIs for premiums or commissions. Daily
  credit transfers are to be included on the daily cash sheet
• Ensure daily deposits are banked, recorded, reconciled in the daily cash sheet, and recorded
  on Great Plains
• Prepare, make, and record AIS payments on the system, while issuing the respective receipts.
  
• Close collaboration with other departments within the Company.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior management or the Core team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for creating debtor and creditor accounts, taking into consideration client's past
  payment experience.

Key Success Factors:

• Follow up on old outstanding and unallocated debt.
• Responsible for ensuring that Brokers and TIIs are adhering to credit terms. Monthly update
  with the Financial Controller to explain any debt exceeding credit terms and
  discuss an action plan.
• Analyse broker results compared to broker targets as per the TOBA agreement and provide
  recommendations to the Financial Controller on estimated profit/enhanced commission
  accruals.

Monthly:

• Issue debtor statements
  
• Send out debtor statements via email/post.
  
• Follow up with key clients and agents to ensure that credit terms are adhered to.
  
• Maintain a list of premiums and commissions for all agents.
  
• Prioritise and chase all outstanding debt over 90 days and over 365 days.
  
• Maintain a list of Brokers and TIIs showing when chasing has taken place.
• Individual performance objectives will be set on an annual basis

REQUIREMENTS:

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel to intermediate level.
• Fluent in English and able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Fluent in IT systems.
• Well-organized and quick to adapt as per company exigencies.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Methodical with attention to detail and concern for accuracy.
• Accounts Experience (Minimum of 2 years)
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Able to plan and prioritize the work.
• Fulltime basis
• Good team player.
• Confident in dealing with customers both external and internal