Finance & Accounting Associate

Cash App

Job brief

We are looking for a competent Cash Application Specialist to ensure accurate records of cash-received into the Business from clients is maintained. To ensure an accurate and up-to-date AR picture is available, to assist the Collections team in driving down debt. To liaise with the other AR sub-teams, to ensure a smooth process of communication on client payments and any issues arising.  

Minimum Experience, Education and Certification

• Graduation in Commerce, MBA - Finance or equivalent combination of education in finance domain

• Requires 0-1 years relevant experience

Technical Skills

• Responsible for accounting analysis, reports, and projects

• Reviews journal entries and prepares account reconciliations including supporting documentation to ensure accurate reporting

• Provides suggestions for improving processes performed within the team 

Soft Skills

• Solid knowledge of relevant accounting principles (i.e. GAAP)

• Good data analysis skills • Knowledge of systems and automation tools (including Excel and Word, etc.)

• Problem resolving skills and should be a team player 

Job Responsibilities

• Day to day processing and allocating of cash received to appropriate clients and invoices

• Liaise with the collections team, to ensure unidentified receipts are worked on each day and kept at an absolute minimum

• Responding to queries from the Collections & Billing teams in a timely manner

• Assist in forensic analysis of aged items and on-account payments to ensure open items are identified and closed out

• Month-end Bank > GL reconciliations.

• Responding to audit queries

• To undertake ad hoc and other duties as required by the Shared Services team

• Should have exposure to risk assessment and booking Reserve for Doubtful Debts/Write off/Adjustment entries

• Exposure to Month end close activities and Sub Ledger Vs. GL Reconciliations • Good knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions 

• Ability to physically perform general office requirements

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations