Finance Administrator
Main Purpose of the Role Under the supervision of the accountant, will aid and support bookkeepers and the accountant and will also be responsible for data capturing and generating electronic payments on the banking system. Duties and Responsibilities Payment Request Process: Management and Review SAGE Intacct Receive payment request forms from various projects and internal requesters (the Client). These include invoices or per diem forms such as travel vouchers etc. Immediately capture payment request details onto the shared payment tracker. Review the payment request to validate the accuracy and completeness of the supporting documentation and to ensure compliance with Anova’s financial standard operating procedures and donor requirements. Ensure payment information is consistent with invoice, invoices are signed, originals are attached, invoices contain VAT numbers, authorised signatories have signed off on the initial reviewer and amounts, and supplier details are correct. Where expenses are charged to the ERP system, ensure all approvals have been given. Remit the payment request back to the Client where material information requires correction, such as department codes etc. Correct payment requests where outstanding information is non-material, administrative or accounting in nature, such as, spelling errors etc. Check the form as per the appropriate delegation of authority. Fraxion Monitor the invoice receipts box, i.e. “accounts@anova.co.za”. Receive invoices from the Client or invoice receipts box. Follow the subsequent process as set out herein.Verify the correctness of the name and signature at the ‘office approval’ field. Payment Request Process: Capturing Generate a bank payment file. Download the bank payment file and import it to Nedbank electronic banking system. In circumstances where the electronic import fails, complete the import manually. Send the payment request to the respective Grants for first-level approval and to the Finance Managers for second-level approval. Once the payment has been released, download the proof of payment. Send the proof of payment to the Client. Data Capturing Capture the relevant invoices and payment request details on the shared payment tracker file. Capture invoices on the SAGE Intacct system. Stakeholder Management Follow up with internal stakeholders / requesters on a daily basis. Communicate delays with internal stakeholders / requesters within reasonable time, such as compliance-related delays. Forward proofs of payment to the internal stakeholder / requester. Compliance Ensure that compliance deadlines are met within a period of 7 (seven) business days. Provide written explanations for any delays / deviations from the given time period i.e. 7 (seven) business days. All non-compliant issues as well as documents not on file need to be addressed and cleared within the payment process deadline period. Take proactive steps to ensure that the appropriate review has been undertaken (as set out above) before submitting payments to the bookkeeper or accountant Become familiar with ALL finance policies and procedures such as procurement, petty cash, payment processes etc. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Diploma in Accounting 3 years’ financial administrative experience Experience of the Nedbank Electronic banking system. Pastel Evolution experience.
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