Finance Clerk : Banking

Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional in Cape Town to manage bank reconciliations and maintain effective communication with stakeholders. The role involves ensuring accuracy and timely completion of financial processes while supporting team members and liaising with banks.

Qualifications

• Matric with solid work experience; post-matric qualifications advantageous.
• Experience in finance retail environment and general finance processes required.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and Oracle Financials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reconciliation of all company bank and GL accounts.
• Liaise with banks regarding charges and cash banking queries.
• Assist banking team with stand-in support as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Matric

Post-matric qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Oracle Financials

Business Online

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 ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Finance Banking Manager, ensure the reconciliation of all company bank and GL accounts within the stipulated time period, and resolve / report on all discrepancies.Ensure policies, procedures, and timelines are followed when collecting documentation from stores regarding queries / discrepancies.Incorporate new business developments into the daily reconciliation process where relevant (new stores, bank accounts, acquisitions, tender types).Liaise with local and foreign banks regarding charges and cash banking queries.Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes.Achieve all KPIs.Assist the banking team with stand-in support in the absence of team members.Liaise with external and internal auditors as required.Qualifications and ExperienceQualificationsMatric plus solid work experience.Post-matric qualifications are advantageous.Experience / KnowledgeExperience in a finance retail environment is advantageous.Experience in general finance processes including bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, and resolving bank discrepancies.Strong computer skills : Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, new Business Online (Africa), and an appropriate bank reconciliation system.Technical SkillsReconciliation of bank accounts across multiple organizations.Confident interaction with superiors and customers.Effective liaising with local and foreign banking institutions and regulators.Handling and resolving client queries accurately and promptly.Coordinating and completing banking month-end functions.Ability to work as part of a team.Prioritize work appropriately.Meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.Behavioral AttributesSelf-starter, motivated, and self-managed.Organized and focused.Team-oriented.Positive energy and attitude.Ability to multitask.PolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity and the development of candidates from designated groups.

Internal candidates will be considered first to support our employment equity goals.