SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job DescriptionPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carrying out financial accounting and administrative duties to ensure adherence to all financial systems, procedures and policies and company Code of Ethics.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial responsibilities
- All duties, authorities and responsibilities as outlined in the Business Administrator Finance Responsibilities document which include:
- Request new client accounts be opened
- Job registering, client invoices and credit notes processing on Boss OM, Doc-IT and SLIMS
- Maintenance of the financial module on SLIMS including updating pricing structure, quote codes and client information and invoices
- Administration, invoicing and collection COD accounts
- Debt collection and collections feedback and follow up
- Bad debt collection, action planning and follow-up
- Assist and cooperate during unannounced internal compliance audits (Finance Compliance Audits procedure)
- Ensure all write offs (Write Offs procedure) are correctly completed
- Ensure compliance with requirements and procedures for Petty Cash (Bank and Cash procedure)
- Ensure all Inter-Company financial requirements are finalized and adhered to fully invoiced on SLIMS and Doc-IT.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
Customer communication
- Liaise with clients regarding queries - accounts, payments and other financial administration requests.
Qualifications
Education
- Appropriate tertiary qualification / Grade 12 certificate with 5 years applicable experience.
Experience
- 5 years’ experience in a similar financial environment
- Bookkeeping
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Positive and assertive attitude
- Client liaison and good communication skills, bilingual in both English and Afrikaans. (verbal and writing)
- Ability to work independent and in a team
- Flexible, diplomatic, sales-orientated
- Efficient time management
- Effective organizational skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Skills Required
- Appropriate tertiary qualification or Grade 12 certificate with five years of applicable experience
- Five years of experience in a similar financial environment
- Bookkeeping experience
- Bilingual verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans
- Client liaison and good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Efficient time management and effective organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
SGS Insights
What We Do
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.
