Cashbook Controller

Core Group ZA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

iStore is seeking an experienced Cashbook Controller to join our Finance Shared Services team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The role focuses on bank and cashbook reconciliations, suspense accounts, and settlement controls, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will be detail-driven, deadline-focused, and capable of operating in a complex, high-transaction setting, with strong reconciliation skills and experience in related finance processes.

Qualifications

• BCom or equivalent qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in Cashbook Controller or similar finance role.
• Experience in a high-volume transactional environment is essential.
• Strong reconciliation experience is critical.
• Credit control or accounts payable experience could be considered if reconciliation skills are strong.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and reconcile bank statements daily and monthly.
• Analyse and reconcile bank cashbooks for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor, analyse, and clear cash suspense accounts timeously.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolve variances.
• Assist with monthly consolidated bank reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve unreconciled items and settlement differences.
• Collaborate with Accountants, Banks, Sales, A/P, and A/R to resolve queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Excel

Delivery focus

Accountability

Risk identification

Adaptability

Education

BCom or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

iStore is looking for an experienced Cashbook Controller to join our high-volume, fast-paced Finance Shared Services team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reconciliation of cash transactions across the Group.

The successful candidate will take ownership of bank and cashbook reconciliations, suspense accounts, and settlement controls, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently. This role suits someone who is detail-driven, deadline-focused, and confident working in a complex, high-transaction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and reconcile bank statements on a daily and monthly basis
• Analyse and reconcile bank cashbooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Monitor, analyse, and clear cash suspense accounts timeously
• Reconcile and balance sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
• Assist with the preparation and finalisation of monthly consolidated bank reconciliations
• Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items and settlement differences
• Liaise effectively with Accountants, Banks, Sales Teams, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to resolve queries and discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
• Proactively identify risks, trends, or process gaps and recommend improvements

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification – BCom or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Cashbook Controller or similar finance role

• Experience in a high-volume transactional environment is essential

• Strong reconciliation experience is critical
• Candidates with Credit Control or Accounts Payable experience will be considered, provided they demonstrate strong reconciliation skills and problem-solving ability

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across finance and business teams
• Advanced Excel skills and general computer literacy
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery and resolution
• Disciplined, structured, and able to work under pressure
• High levels of efficiency and accountability
• Ability to proactively identify risks and resolve issues before escalation Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment