Cashbook Administrator

Idc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Gauteng seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage basic accounting functions and handle bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Finance or Accounting and 2-5 years of relevant experience, particularly with SAP. Excellent analytical and time management skills are essential for this role. The position involves extensive administrative duties and collaboration with internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Bank reconciliations, and Petty cash.
• Good understanding of general ledger journals.
• Accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyse bank statements for ABSA, FNB and Standard Bank.
• Prepare SAP reconciliations daily and print reports.
• Process payments on loans taken.

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

National Diploma in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Synopsis

To perform Basic Accounting and Administration including Bank Reconciliation and petty cash.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyse bank statements for ABSA, FNB and Standard Bank daily.
• Check and follow up general ledger bank clearing accounts.
• Clear open items, update and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Handle ad-hoc bank queries.
• Prepare SAP reconciliations daily and print reports.
• Park cashbook journals.
• Perform general administrative functions such as photocopying, faxing, emailing information to different departments.
• Ensure invoices for Loans taken and Support Programme Industrial Innovation (SPII) have been appropriately authorized.
• Prepare payment run on Accounts Payable (SPII).
• Process payments on loans taken.
• Maintain and print monthly statements.
• Prepare monthly treasury report for SPII.
• Process monthly petty cash for regional offices.
• Investigate and successfully resolve all general expenses queries.
• Allocate all receipts and payments to the general ledger codes.
• General filing and archiving of documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• 2-5 years' experience in Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Bank reconciliations and Petty cash.
• Microsoft Office experience specifically using Excel; prior SAP experience preferred.
• Accounting knowledge.
• Good understanding of general ledger journals.

Job Requirements

• Detail orientation and ability to analyse numerical data.
• Good time management skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and consistently.
• Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external clients.