Clerk : Treasury

Ackermans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Cape Town is seeking a Treasury Clerk to ensure the efficient and compliant operation of financial processes. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in finance or banking, strong mathematical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include processing bank statements, managing cash flow, and supporting financial projects. The company values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in finance, banking, accounting, or cashiering role.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing and reconciling daily bank statements.
• Initiating and monitoring electronic fund transfers.
• Assisting with cash flow management and preparing cash position reports.
• Verifying supporting documents for treasury-related transactions.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Numerical skills

Reconciliation skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word

Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Education

Matric / Grade 12 certificate

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial ERP systems

Banking systems

Job description

Are you looking to build your career in Treasury within South Africa's exciting retail sector?

We are seeking an organised, detail-oriented Clerk : Treasury to join our dynamic finance team.

As a Treasury Clerk, you will play a critical administrative and operational role, ensuring our financial processes run efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with all company standards.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated individual who wants to make a meaningful contribution in a fast-paced, values-driven workplace.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing and reconciling daily bank statements, ensuring all transactions are accurately captured and discrepancies are promptly investigated.
• Initiating and monitoring electronic fund transfers and payments in alignment with internal controls and authorisation procedures.
• Assisting with cash flow management and preparing regular cash position and forecast reports for review by management.
• Supporting the maintenance of banking platforms, ensuring access, profiles, and authorisations are up-to-date.
• Verifying supporting documents for treasury-related transactions and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including banks.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing relevant schedules and reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Supporting ad-hoc treasury and finance projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate is essential.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance, banking, accounting, or cashiering role within a retail or FMCG environment.
• Computer literacy with solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong mathematical, numerical, and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Experience with financial ERP or banking systems will be beneficial.
• Excellent organisational skills with an unwavering attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in a second official language will be advantageous.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated strong sense of integrity, accountability, and customer service orientation.

We are committed to employment equity and embrace diversity at all levels of the business.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, religion, or disability status.