Financial Officer - Saswitch Real Time (Kg)

Mediro Ict Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Pretoria is looking for a Financial Administrator with over 5 years of experience in reconciliations, including bank and cashbook processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Candidates must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transport. Salary is market-related.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in reconciliations with specific bank and cashbook experience.
• Thorough understanding of Card Switching and Payments Processing.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Daily balancing and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Ensure accurate reflection in reconciliations.
• Implement corrective actions for discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stress management skills

Time management skills

Decision-making skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Integrity and ethics

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Daily Balancing and Reconciliation of all transactions processed via the various Systems as a Financial Administrative service.
• Balancing and reconciliation items to be reflected with % accuracy in terms of all transactions processed.
• Ensure immediate corrective actions in terms of reconciliation / balancing items.

Personal Attributes

• Must have good administrative and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Stress management skills.
• Time management skills.
• Target orientated.
• Decision-making skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Focused.
• Dedicated.
• High level of personal integrity and ethics.

Education and Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• Matric or equivalent qualification recognised by the Department of Higher Education & Training

Skills and Experience

• Financial Professional with extensive experience in reconciliations with at least 5+ years' experience in a similar role handling Bank and Cashbook reconciliations.
• Extensive experience in Interbank ATM – SASWITCH.
• Extensive experience in Interbank POS - Debit Switch Real Time Clearing.
• Extensive experience in and a thorough understanding of the Card Switching and Payments Processing - very advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of BankServ Africa Rules, Service Level Agreements and Guidelines in respect of Financial Institutions and Industry participants as both Issuer and Acquiring Institutions – very advantageous.
• Back office and Reconciliation experience focusing on Interbank related Card Switching and Payment Services advantageous.
• Experience in general balancing and reconciliation functions.
• Experience in bank settlement reconciliations.
• Experience in Dispute Management Systems will be advantageous.
• Banking experience advantageous.

Minimum Requirements

• Must live within surrounding Pretoria areas.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Perform standby duties.
• Must have a Valid Driver's Licence and reliable transport (preferably own transportation)
• Have clear Credit and Criminal Records.

Package & Remuneration

Salary Market Related