Accounts Receivable Assistant Accountant

Company Description

Global Shared Services (GSS) is a critical asset for Anglo American and De Beers enabling the delivery of functional service work for Finance & People Services to all Business Unit and Group Functions.

The vision for Global Shared Services (GSS) is to be an exceptional Shared Services organisation, with inspired people, delivering flawless processes, enabled by great technology.

There are three key strategic pillars that GSS is currently aligned to and delivering towards, namely, customers, colleagues and communities.

Proactive and meaningful stakeholder engagement, which includes employees, communication and effective change management are key success factors in the GSS journey.

Job Description

Responsible for executing Accounts Receivable activities in a manner that ensures excellent customer service delivery within the timelines stipulated in the service level agreement.  

KEY TASKS

• Receive and prepare source documents to be process invoices/credit notes.
• Prepare and process accurate age analysis with quality comments.
• Process accurate tax invoices with relevant VAT calculations
• Process credit & debit notes according to the agreed business processes and policies whilst maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Meet all internal and external Service Level Agreements within the different Accounts Receivable functional areas
• Allocate payments received and clear customer accounts
• Effective follow-up with customers and following the Accounts Receivable escalation process
• Perform customer reconciliations, escalate and follow-up on any un-reconciling items. Ensure alignment with the reconciliation policy
• Resolve all customer queries, relating to the services represented through Accounts Receivable
• Calculate and raise provision for bad debts monthly
• Prepare proposal for bad debts write off bi-annually
• Any other relevant tasks as and when required

Generic Tasks:

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards
• Report to your leader about any issues you can’t address

People:

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers and relevant others (including from other teams where relevant) to achieve business goals
• Be an effective team member by demonstrating a commitment to safety and positive working behaviours
• Contribute to the broader RTR/ITC team in a positive and effective manner

Financial:

• Operate in a cost-effective way, within limits set by your leader
• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these, or raise them with your manager, as appropriate

Work Processes:

• Work within policies, processes and systems and advise your leader of any issues which impede your, or the team’s performance

Qualifications

Essential:

• Grade 12
• BCom Accounting Degree relevant

Desired:

• SAP training (accounting specific) advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• 1 – 2 years relevant experience in finance
• Sound knowledge of the SARS requirements of a valid tax invoice
• Basic accounting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (excel, outlook)
• SAP
• Presentation Skills

Additional Information

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

• Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

• Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential

How we are committed to your safety

• Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

How to apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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