Credit Control and Expenses Assistant

We are seeking aCreditControl & Expenses Assistantto join theFinance teamwithin ourCape TownCentral Operationsdivision.

WHO WE ARE

S-RM is a risk consulting firm that works with leading businessesgovernmentsand private clients worldwide. We help our clients manage a range of operationalregulatoryand reputational risks from money laundering and bribery to security politicalinstabilityandcyber crime. We are distinguished by the quality of our people and an unrivalled focus on innovation and service.

The Role

Credit Control -Working with the Credit control manager tomonitorthe sales ledger to ensuretimelycollection ofoutstanding debts

• Chase overdue invoices via email and telephone in a professional and courteous manner

• Allocateclientpayments accurately and resolve payment discrepancies

• Reconcileclientaccounts and investigate queries

• Maintainaccuraterecords ofclientcommunications

• Support credit risk assessments and escalation of overdue accounts where necessary

• Partnering with Business Unit coordinators andassistingin their invoice processes

Expensesand credit cards-Working with the Global office manager- tomonitorcredit cards and expenses

• Resolve queries with employeesregardingexpense submissionsmaking sureexpense claimsarein line with company policy

• Check receipts VAT treatment and approvals for accuracy and compliance

• Post expenses into the accounting system andassistwith expense reporting

• Support improvements to expense processes and controls

• Maintainaccuraterecords ofemployee communication

Finance Support

• Cover for finance assistant

• Assistwith month-end close activities including reconciliations

• Support audits by providing documentation and explanations when

• Provide ad-hoc support to the wider Finance team as needed

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Thequalifications and experienceto perform this role successfully are:

• Provenexperience in a similar role

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail

• Confident communication skills particularly when chasing payments

• Good working knowledge of Exceland Salesforce

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Proficiencyin English and in MS Office.

• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

The role will be based in our Cape Town office. All candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the startof their employment.

OUR BENEFITS

We offerthoughtful balanced rewards and supportto help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it including:

• 23 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 28 days);

• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined) and financial education;

• Hybrid working and flexible working hours

Parental Support:

• Fertility treatment leave 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;

• Maternity leave 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;

• Paternity leave 6 weeks of full pay.

Various Health and Medical Benefits including:

• Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy (taxable benefit) for you and your family;

• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace;

• EAP programme for you and your immediate family.