Maintain up to date and accurate accounting records in financial systems
Primarily responsible for the daily Trade payments process, including checking counterparts bank details, netting process for payment download, payment runs and organizing verifiers and authorizers to release payments
Daily reviews of outstanding cash-flow items to ensure that all payments are made on time and cash movements can be accurately forecasted to the Treasury department
Resolving settlements issues
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives e.g. system enhancements, workflow and automation
Challenge, maintain, operate and review internal controls and processes
Produce unallocated cash and late payment reports
Work with other departments to manage overdue debtors and control credit exposure
Completion of multi-currency bank reconciliations
Contingency payments process testing
Assist with on-going departmental projects and ad-hoc tasks/reporting
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in the use of Microsoft, must have good Excel skills
Understanding of basic accounting functions - AP/AR, reconciliations, double-entry bookkeeping is essential
General ledger experience (SUN Systems beneficial)
Ability to problem solve
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Good numerical analysis skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills within team and across operational departments
Ability to organize, priorities and manage workload effectively