Finance Administrator (9927)

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Role: Finance Administrator

Description of role and key responsibilities: 

Processing of supplier Invoices

• Ensure invoices payable are correctly authorised, posted to the ledger and processed for payment in a timely manner
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Manage the supplier invoice mailbox, forwarding invoices to the relevant staff members for authorisation and responding to any staff or supplier queries in respect to supplier invoices
• Maintain electronic records of invoices paid
• Create and update standing orders to make recurring supplier payments
• Carry out supplier call backs to verity supplier bank details
• Prepare manual TT payment requests for foreign currency payments

General

• Assist with the maintenance of up to date procedures for all processes, and ensure the most efficient method of processing, including the use of standard forms, schedules as appropriate.
• Reconcile intercompany recharges and prepare Accounts receivable invoices
• Assist other members of the Finance Team in ad-hoc projects
• Assist the wider IBCI Teams where appropriate and time allows

Core Skills and knowledge:

• Experience of Banking and or Invoice payment systems
• Experience in bookkeeping
• Computer literate (including MS Office applications)
• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure with pleasant attitude
• Flexible, team player with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Have a good understanding of the regulatory environment including the regulations, rules and guidance and their implications relevant to the job and to follow all applicable internal compliance considerations and appropriate processes, policies and procedures (training will be given)

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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