Assistant Financial Accountant

Description We are seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks including fee calculations, maintaining CRM systems, updating financial records, invoicing, and assisting with business planning and forecasting. This role falls within the OMIG Finance Fees team.Key Result AreasEnsure that fee calculations are in line with the latest mandates Maintain CRM for finance-specific fieldsUpdate REVPORT, CRM and Great Plains with new mandates & update existing client's records with changes. Perform reasonability checks on the fee calculations and update calculations as requiredPrepare fee invoicesPrepare fund transfer requests (FTRs) as requiredFollowing up on long outstanding accounts receivable balancesProcess receipts in the Great Plains accounting packagePerform all daily, monthly and quarterly calculations on REVPORTReconciliation of VAT on a monthly basisMaintenance of fee data in the REVPORT fee system, Great Plains sales module and any other reporting modelsAssist with business planning and forecasting with special emphasis on fees and funds under management.Prepare the monthly funds under management report that is submitted to groupLiaising with external and internal auditors as requiredParticipate in adhoc accounting projectsAttend to adhoc departmental queriesPerform daily and monthly bank reconciliationsPrepare the monthly Analytical Review for review by managementRequirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience requiredBcom degreeMinimum of 2 -3 years related experience in financial services is essentialComputer literacy – working knowledge of spreadsheets (excel intermediate to advanced) is essentialKnowledge of an accounting package is advantageousCompetenciesExcellent communication skills.Self-motivation and ability to work independently.Strong planning and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.Technical and professional knowledge in financial accounting.Team player with the capacity to collaborate effectively.Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.Sense of ownership and accountability.SkillsEducationClosing Date17 April 2024