Assistant Financial Controller - Contract Role (H/F) - AIRBUS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LIMITED

Job Description: Accounts Payable and Supplier Management:MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: (But not limited to)PAYMENT OF SUPPLIERS: FOREIGN AND LOCAL Supplier invoice verification and posting ( 3 way matching, tax invoice compliance) Reconciliations of supplier accounts in relation to the statement Resolve queries and discrepancies (with Suppliers & Procurement) Prepare payments as per the payment policy (Ensure all Documents signed as perthe DOA, GIT, Insurance, CAPEX) Liaise closely with Procurement team to Manager overdue invoices GRIR clearing and communicating to the respective people to resolve queries Building and maintaining a strong relationship with suppliers ICART (accounts receivable). Responsible for the monthly accurate & on-timeupdating and reporting of ICART for receivables & revenue. On time queries tointercompany counterparts to ensure accurate reporting and recording Raise provisions accordingly Compile and investigate creditors age analysis Ensure compliance to rigid weekly and monthly deadlines Ensure and maintain an efficient filing system for audit purposes (External auditors,SARS, Imports Undertaking, etc) Balance Sheet ReconsAccounts Receivable and Credit Management:MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: (But not limited to) On time and accurate invoicing of customers. On time and accurate preparation and distribution of customer’sstatements. Follow up payments from customers. Reconcile and post cash receipts. Actively involved in credit management Recording and releasing of customer down payments received On time and accurate distribution of internal and group reports Taking an active lead in finance related dispute investigation andresolution Completion of bi-weekly Cash Collection Report and distributeaccordingly. Active participation in the Cash Collection meeting Ensure the completeness, correctness and validity of all customer relevantdetails. Ensure correctness and validity of credit notes before posting on SAP Timely reporting of bad debts and/or bad payers to the Finance Controller Interaction with Commercial Staff on customer related queries and issues Monthly reporting of Receivables to the Group Calculation and reporting of monthly DSO on Scientrix Review and analyse customer credit status Active involvement in credit management Organise and maintain an efficient filing system for debtors relateddocuments. On time invoicing of ALL One-roof SLA’s ICART (accounts receivable). Responsible for the monthly accurate & on-time updating and reporting of ICART for receivables & revenue. On timequeries to intercompany counterparts to ensure accurate reporting andrecording Balance Sheet Recons Revenue Classification Ensure and maintain an efficient filing system for audit purposes (Externalauditors, SARS, Imports Undertaking, etc) One Roof invoicing and Management (SLA;PO;Quote)Project Controlling:MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: (But not limited to) Active involvement & support towards the Finance Controller. New aircrafts completions & MRO projects: Issuing of commercial invoices for down payments. Tracking of down payment schedule in accordance with contract Tracking and Updating of Booking sheet for all contracts Ensure accurate & on time invoicing of aircrafts & MRO at delivery ( taxinvoices) Assist with Monthly analysis of project status (revenue, cost, provisions,savings, over expenditure, % of completion, GM%) Tracking and ensuring aircraft and MRO projects are delivered at signedCBS Communicating corrections or provision postings to accounting team Project cash flow tracking: Payments received from customer vspayments made to suppliers. Alignment meetings with project managers to agree on the financialstatus per project before presenting it to EXCO. Raising alerts/red flags identified on projects (ie overspending, possiblelosses). Ensure accurate monthly margins in agreement with AH commercialpolicy Analyse monthly results and query deviations Communicate deviations and corrections to accounting team Monthly tracking of invoicing vs cost Ensure gross margins are in agreements with contracts Responsible for annual cut off procedures & communicating the entriesto accounting Monthly analyses of aircrafts, spares, MRO and training margins forinputs to FM Accounting before monthly group reportingAnnual Financial Audit Active involvement and support towards the annual financial audit Prepare for the audit in the area of your responsibility in accordance tothe PBC listing Accurate and on time submissions Respond and resolve audit queries on timeGeneral: Building and maintaining a strong relationship between internal andexternal stakeholders. Assisting the business to respond in an agile and flexible manner. Negotiating and working with a variety of internal and externalstakeholders on issues of mutual financial concern. Return to basics: 4 eyes principles ie SOD, journals & balance sheet Ensure full financial compliance ie all Airbus Group and internal directives,processes and procedures Clean-up all debtor and creditor details on SAP Full compliance with FIRS Continuous review and update of processes and proceduresSkills, Experience, Competencies and qualifications: IFRS knowledge Accounting knowledge Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Accountability and responsibility Problem solving skills Team player Deadline driven Ability to take initiative Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on informationgathered. Plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives Displays emotional resilience and the ability to withstand pressure. Ability to timeously and effectively collaborate with relevant stakeholders Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills Strong work ethic and integrityComputer literacy skills: Microsoft Programmes (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);GSuite; SAP SAP experience is non-negotiable.Qualifications & experience: Finance Related Degree 4 years plus experience in Accounting or Finance within a company IFRS AccountingThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company: Airbus Southern Africa (Pty) LimitedEmployment Type:Fixed term-------Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Controlling By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. 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