If you want to be part of a global organisation and have access to global best practices, an opportunity has arisen for a Cashbook Administrator at M&G Investments – we are looking for a quick adaptor who challenges the ordinary. The successful candidate will be responsible for fulfilling the cashbook function for the Group, including the accurate allocation of cash, bank reconciliations and cash management. This position reports to the Head of Finance.
Key ResponsibilitiesCash and Bank
Maintaining the bank signatory lists across the wider businessProcessing payments on the banking systemThe preparation and distribution of the monthly cashflow reportsMonthly bank reconciliations of all the bank accounts with explanations of any outstanding itemsCash management based on forecasted income and expenses, including investing excess cash when appropriatePosting the monthly interest on the bank account to the individual business unitsMaintaining relationships with the various banks, including being the go-to person when banking queries need to be logged by the teamMonitoring and reporting of banking logs on a weekly basisMaintaining banking profiles, including limits and accessibility rights for each user and profileCredit Cards
Responsible for Credit Card statements and records, including sending out monthly schedules to each credit card holder, and reviewing and maintaining all evidence for business expensesCancelling and ordering new credit cards for users in the businessMaintaining profiles for each credit card holder, including limitsMonthly reporting of credit card spend and trends to HOD'sFixed Assets
Maintaining the Fixed Asset RegisterProcess monthly depreciation journalsEnsure regular engagement with IT and Facilities in respect of acquisitions and disposals of Fixed AssetsInvestments
Maintain the schedule of investments held across the SA and Namibian business, including excess cash and regulatory capital investedMonthly capturing in respect of investment distributions and fair value gains and lossesPrepare monthly reconciliations of investment accountsSubscriptions
Maintaining the schedule of magazine and newspaper subscriptions across the businessMaintaining relationships with the various vendors with whom we have subscriptions (eg Arena Africa; the Economist etc.)Engaging with HOD's in a timely manner for upcoming subscription renewalsFSC Scorecard
Assist in preparing support and evidence for the BEE verification auditValidating BEE status for vendors of the GroupMaintaining support for CSI beneficiaries with respect to PBO status for s18A deductionsGroup reporting to the M&G UK
Go to person for cash related items, including liaising with Group when making dividend paymentsMonthly cash position reporting to the M&G UK Treasury teamAssist the Financial Accountants and Financial Manager with quarterly reporting deliverables to M&G UK, including offline workbooksOther
Capturing of month-end journalsReconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and checking for accuracyAssisting in the annual external audits in answering any questions raised with respect to cash and bankAssist the Management and Financial Accountants to fulfil other responsibilities within the Finance DepartmentDeal with enquires raised through the shared mailbox in a timely fashionAssist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and proceduresAny ad hoc duties that may ariseAttributes, Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceAn appropriate tertiary education with a good understanding of the debtors/revenue business cycle, as well as an understanding of relevant accounting and tax principles applicableExperience in asset management / financial services industry is preferableBeing pro-active in challenging the status quo, and continuously seeking to improve processesMS Office, in particular Excel, and WordAccpac experience would be preferableStrong planning, co-coordinating skills and good time management is essential to this roleAttention to detail/high accuracy levelsExcellent oral and written communication skillsSelf-motivated with high levels of initiativeA team player and able to build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders in the businessA willingness to continuously learnBeing adaptable to changeContract typePermanent
LocationCape Town
Published Date2024-06-24
Application Deadline2024-09-30
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