System and Account Assistant

About the role

Support the Finance Manager in the review, enhancement and optimisation of finance and business processes within the Company's systems. You will review existing system workflows, identify process gaps and control weaknesses, and prepare and maintain financial and management reports directly from the Company's systems.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in the review, enhancement and optimisation of finance and business processes within the Company's systems (Syspro)
• Review existing system workflows and identify process gaps, control weaknesses, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare and maintain financial and management reports directly from the Company's systems, including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, General Ledger, AR, AP, inventory and costing reports
• Ensure system-generated reports are accurate, complete and aligned with Finance requirements
• Assist in troubleshooting system reporting issues, including data discrepancies, incorrect report outputs, report logic and system-related errors
• Investigate the root cause of reporting issues and coordinate with system support teams or external consultants where further technical assistance is required
• Review the flow of transactions from operational modules into the General Ledger and identify potential accounting, process or system configuration issues
• Perform reconciliation between system reports and supporting schedules and investigate significant discrepancies
• Support the preparation of monthly management reports, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting as required
• Work with Finance and other departments to understand business requirements and translate them into practical system, process and reporting solutions

About you

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, ERP systems or process improvement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes, including General Ledger, AR, AP, inventory, costing and month-end closing
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with a good understanding of system workflows, transaction flows and integration with financial reporting
• Good understanding of internal controls and process improvement, with the ability to identify process gaps, investigate issues and recommend practical solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions and data analysis
• Hands-on experience with SYSPRO is required, with the ability to prepare and troubleshoot financial and management reports
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Finance, Operations, IT and external system consultants