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