Job Description

• We are looking for a detail orientated team player who is deadline-driven, solutions focused, able to work under pressure, communicate effectively and maintain a positive mindset. The Finance Clerk: Banking plays a critical role in the finance team to ensure we limit the risk of cash loss, account for all cash and card transactions on a timely basis and keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

•  Reporting to the Banking Supervisor, the primary responsibility is to reconcile company bank and GL accounts and reporting all discrepancies;
•  Ensure the correct documentation is collected from stores with regards to discrepancies;
•  Incorporate new business developments into the daily reconciliation process (new stores, new bank accounts, and new acquisitions);
•  Liaise with local and foreign banks regarding charges and cash banking queries.Qualifications and Experience Matric plus solid work experience;
•  Post-matric qualifications would be advantageous;
•  Experience in a fast-paced and dynamic finance retail environment;
•  Experience in general finance processes including, inter alia, bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, resolving bank discrepancies etc;
•  Experience within a team dynamic would be advantageous

Competencies

•  Reconciliation of bank accounts across multiple organisations;
•  Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, new Business Online (Africa) and an appropriate bank reconciliation system;
•  Ability to interact confidently with superiors and customers;
•  Ability to liaise effectively with local and foreign banking institutions and regulators;
•  Ability to handle and resolve client queries accurately and timeously;
•  Ability to co-ordinate and complete banking month-end functions;
•  Ability to work as part of team;
•  Prioritize work appropriately;
•  Ability to meet tight deadlines/work under pressure;
•  Self-starter, self-motivated and self-managed;
•  Good communicator;
•  Organized and focused;
•  Team orientated;
•  Attention to detail;
•  Good energy and attitude.