Accountant - Accounts Receivable

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Sales receipts processing & cash management:Accurately record all receipts and report cash collections in line with deadlines and company policyAccurately prepare and maintain payments in advance accountsLiaise with senior accountant to ensure correct recording and processing of IG receipts and other financial documents ensuring compliance with deadlines and company policies.Perform monthly cash sweep activities as directed by Finance ManagerCustomer Management:Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customer enquiries received from Sales and work with Sales to resolve receipt discrepancies should they ariseReconciliations & Reporting:Reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis in line with company policy and ensure they are up to date and complete, and prepare accounts receivable aging reports on a monthly basisLiaise with the Finance Manager to ensure submission of accounts receivable reporting to group according to reporting timelines at month and year endsMonitor debtor days, identifying trends and causes thereof to facilitate decision making by senior managementAssist with the reconciliation of bank accounts in line with company policy as requiredActively support month-end and year-end closing procedures. Support with preparation of performance guarantees as required.Record Keeping:Maintain precise and detailed records of all account transactions and correspondence for financial and audit purposes. Compliance & Audit Support:Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policyAssist with internal and external audits, and provide documentation as needed. Other activitiesAssist with ad hoc requests, improvement initiatives and support for the wider Finance teamQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or AccountingKnowledge of Microsoft office / windowsKnowledge in ERP Accounting system NAVISIONKnowledge of HFM preferableGCC experience a plusMin 5+ years experience of financial accounting and management accounting experienceExperience of accounting within Manufacturing and production industry preferableExperience in complex group-wide accounting and reporting, preferably in a public companyTechnical And InterpersonalKnowledge of and ability to apply international accounting standards and ERP systems.Knowledge of and ability to adhere to internal controls.Good analytical skillsVigilant and detail orientedStrong communication skillsStrong time management capabilitiesTeam playerWe are the ASSA ABLOY GroupOur people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.