Oriental Merchant is a leading importer and distributor of authentic Asian groceries, supplying supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, independent grocery stores) with brands (such as ABC, Lee Kum Kee, Valcom, Yeo's) that are familiar throughout the Asia Pacific. We are proud of what we have achieved in growing Asian food categories in Australia where we have a presence nationally, as well as in New Zealand, Europe, Canada, Japan and the UK.This is an incredible opportunity for an Account Assistant looking to get their foot in the door. We are looking for a junior accounts clerk to provide financial, administrative and clerical services for an immediate start to support our operations.The duties of the Accounts Assistant include but are not limited to:Daily email checking and respondingDaily AR bank deposit reconciliationMonthly supermarket deposit reconciliationFollow up payments with sales reps and customers for overduesRunning monthly AR statement and send out to customers accordinglyAR suspense follow upFollowing up supermarket disputesCreating credit notes for supermarkets and particular customers settlement discounts, case deals and freight claimsBP maintenance including create and updatePreparing SOA listings for sales rep to follow up long overduesProcessing AP invoices daily including services and goods invoices (APRI & AP invoices)Liaise with goods and services suppliers for all AP enquiries including supplier's SOA reconciliationPreparing and processing petty cash claimsReconciling company credit cardsWeekly and monthly routine paymentsAd hoc paymentsCall for bank details verificationRunning monthly AP statements for each currency accountsPreparing invoices and packing lists for container sales, including GL entriesPreparing invoices for A&P claims and ad hoc claims, including GL entriesLiaise with other departments about costing, stock issues which will affect the bookPreparing GL entriesFixed assets management including purchase, disposal and monthly depreciationMonth end GL reconciliation and closingMonth end SIT reconciliationMonth end stock aging reportMonthly sales analysis reportIntercompany accounts reconciliationTrade refinance and cash flow managementProvide assistance and preparation for interim and end of year auditGL filings and checkingFollowing up any outstanding issuesAd hoc tasksWhat You'll Need to Succeed:Full Australian working rights;Excellent verbal and written communication skills;A tertiary qualification in accounting or finance, or background in a similar Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable role;Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and manage expectations;An ability to work independently as well as part of a team;A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level as you'll gain extensive exposure to the FMCG industry.The recruitment process may commence prior to the expiration date of the advertisement.We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr