Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented team player who can meet multiple deadlines, problem-solve, prioritize effectively, maintain calm, and communicate effectively with the Finance Manager, the team, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the primary responsibility is to ensure the reconciliation of all company bank and GL accounts in the stipulated time period and resolve/report on all resulting discrepancies.
Ensure the correct policies and procedures and timelines are being followed by the banking team in collecting documentation from stores with regards to queries/discrepancies.
Propose policy amendments/enhancements where applicable.
Incorporate new business developments into the daily reconciliation process where relevant (new stores, new bank accounts, new acquisitions, new tender types).
Ensure system effectiveness and efficiency by liaising with IT Finance routinely to prioritize and escalate appropriately.
Liaise with local and foreign banks regarding charges and cash banking queries.
Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes.
Ensure all KPIs are met.
Assist the banking team with regards to succession and stand-in support in the absence of any team members.
Liaise with external and internal audit as required.
Qualifications and Experience
B.Comm or equivalent.
Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous.
Experience in general finance processes including, inter alia, bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, resolving bank discrepancies, etc.
Supervisory experience and experience working within a team dynamic would be advantageous.
Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, new Business Online (Africa), and an appropriate bank reconciliation system.
Competencies
Reconciliation of bank accounts across multiple organizations.
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 with local and foreign banking institutions and regulators.
Ability to handle and resolve client queries accurately and timeously.
Ability to co-ordinate banking month-end functions.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Prioritize work appropriately.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
Self-starter, self-motivated, and self-managed.
Calm, good communicator.
Organized and focused.
Team-oriented.
Attention to detail.
Good energy and attitude.
Ability to multitask.
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