This is a newly created role to help support the growth of the Finance function within the Aman Retail Brand - Aman Essential. The role’s primary focus will be to oversee the general processing for a number of legal entities in a fast paced, startup environment as well as supporting the Finance Manager in the setup of the Finance function and implementing efficiencies across existing processes. RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Receivable – responsible for raising sales invoices across entities, maintaining clear records and communicating with customers to ensure accurate billing. Credit control – reconciling, collecting and clearing aged debtors on a timely basis; helping the operations teams with raising invoices. Accounts Payable – responsible for posting invoices, settling payments, dealing with supplier queries, clear record keeping for payments in advance, and maintaining the aged creditors reconciliation. Banking – Maintaining clear banking records and reconciling the bank accounts on a regular basis. Assist with month end closing (book-keeping for multiple legal entities, prepare journals, monthly financial reports, intercompany reconciliations, cashflow). Assist with preparation of VAT returns. Assisting in the year end audit process with external auditors. Assist in office administrative tasks. Maintain the Chart of Accounts in the accounting system. Involvement in the eventual budgeting and forecasting process within the Retail organisation. Involvement in the roll out of implementing new systems and driving efficiencies across the organization. Maintaining and updating policies and procedures to provide support to the business and creating an internal control framework. QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant experience in general ledger, month-end reporting, VAT & book-keeping. Accounting qualifications would be desirable e.g. AAT. Strong verbal, written communication & interpersonal skills. Effective team player, self-motivated, well-organized, with an eye for detail. Ability to multitask workload successfully and able to adhere to deadlines. Experience of using Xero or SAP is preferred. Knowledge of the retail industry is a plus. Competent in the use of Microsoft office suite, especially MS excel.
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