Project Support Officer – Finance (6 months)

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Project Support Officer – Finance (6 months)

Job Purpose

The Project Support Officer – Finance will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and clearing unallocated payments within the organization’s financial systems during a six-month project period. The role focuses on ensuring accurate reconciliation of accounts, timely allocation of funds, and strengthening financial controls related to payment processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze unallocated payments in the accounting system.
• Investigate discrepancies by liaising with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Customer Service) and external stakeholders (e.g., clients, banks).
• Match incoming payments to outstanding invoices and allocate them accurately.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reconciliation reports.
• Resolve aged unallocated balances within agreed timelines.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to receivables.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and audit requirements.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce future unallocated payments.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all adjustments.

Key Deliverables

• Reduction of unallocated payment backlog.
• Accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable records.
• Timely reconciliation reports and status updates.
• Documented procedures for improved payment allocation processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBO-4 in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or general finance.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large datasets.

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