Finance Assistant

Role Overview:

This person is responsible for managing customer payments, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, and supporting credit control and collection activities to ensure timely cash flow and compliance with company policies.

You Will:

Payment Processing

• Process customer payments by posting and allocating cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts and invoice; follow up on missing remittance details when necessary

• Record and process withholding tax journal entries accurately and in a timely manner, follow-up any missing or incorrect tax certificates

• Process approved customer refunds in accordance with company procedures
• Process failed or unsuccessful direct debit transactions and notify relevant stakeholders for follow-up
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing or payment discrepancies
  
  

Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile AR subsidiary accounts with the General Ledger
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between customer accounts and records

Customer maintenance

• Review and validate new account application forms, including conducting external credit checks
• Set up and maintain direct debit mandates for customers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records

Reporting

• Execute the fortnightly dunning cycle, including issuing payment reminders and following up on overdue accounts
• Generate and distribute monthly customer statements

• Engages in other ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required from time to time
• Assist in internal and external audits when needed

Requirements:

• Graduate of an Accounting course, or related courses
• Accounting certifications an advantage, but not required
• With at least 3 years of work experience in Accounts Receivable, credit and collection and cash management under a computerized accounting setup and shared service environment;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and follow-up skills
• Knowledge in MS Excel spreadsheet and formulas
• Experience in the use of Microsoft D365, an advantage

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid with most of the time in a work from home setup
• Working hours is 3PM to 1AM supporting the UK and Europe business units
• Reports to the Shared Service Team Leader, with regular interaction with UK Finance team

Business Overview:

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

PIC , our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview:

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health insurance for employee and dependents, life insurance, annual vacation and sick leave credits, competitive retirement/savings plan, annual company incentive, work uniforms This position will have the opportunity for growth. We are constantly evaluating our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.

Recruitment Fraud Warning:

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.