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Accounts Administrator

Accounts Administrators are responsible for receiving and verifying billing and requisitions for goods and services. They also ensure that accounts receivable and payable are taken care of in a timely manner. They often have to contact clients and vendors to achieve these tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sets up new business accounts on internal systems and processed corporate actions and other adjustments
  • Communicates with suppliers, customers and third-party vendors regarding invoices and payment terms
  • Develops client product and underwriting files according to company standards
  • Reviews incoming compliance items for conformity with governing documents
  • Manages and escalates disputes and resolutions
  • Reconciles all bank accounts and resolves all issues in processing the financial statements
  • Uses financial software and spreadsheets
  • Participates in the development of regulatory filings
  • Develops and manages daily paperwork for invoicing and mailing
  • Maintains efficient client services and provides support to administration staff
  • Resolves outstanding issues on client accounts

Job Requirements/Qualifications

  • Master or Bachelor degree in finance/accounting/business economics
  • At least 1-2 years’ experience in an administration position that has included accounts
  • receivable and banking processing
  • Knowledge of payroll processes would be advantageous Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen

Skills needed for this role

As an Accounts Administrator, having an experience in using a large computerised general ledger system would be advantageous. They also ensure that accounts receivable and payable are taken care of in a timely manner. They often have to contact clients and vendors to achieve these tasks. He/ She must have an advanced knowledge of MS office and accounting software program.

Career Level

1-4 Years Experienced Employee

Job Specializations

Accounting/Finance, General/Cost Accounting