Payment Processor

Paysoft (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Paysoft (Pty) Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Payments / Reconciliation Administrator responsible for accurate payment processing, daily-to-monthly bank reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies. The role requires maintaining precise financial records, monitoring queues, and ensuring service levels are met while adhering to internal policies and procedures.

You will bring experience in payment processing or banking, strong Excel skills, and a high level of numerical accuracy, with the

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payment processing, financial administration, banking or a similar finance related role
• Experience performing bank reconciliations
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Process payment transactions accurately and within required timeframes
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and reconciliation differences
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Monitor payment processing queues and ensure service level commitments are met
• Prepare and maintain reports
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking requirements and operational procedures
• Identify process improvements and proactively resolve operational issues

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Financial data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Financial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Every payment that moves through Paysoft has to land right, on time, every time. The Payment Processor is the person making sure of that. Catching a discrepancy before a client ever sees it. Closing out a reconciliation that doesn’t balance. Keeping the queue moving when volumes spike. It’s detail work that carries real weight, because a missed cent or a late payment is somebody’s payroll or somebody’s supplier relationship.

What you’ll do

• Process payment transactions accurately and within required timeframes
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and reconciliation differences
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Monitor payment processing queues and ensure service level commitments are met
• Prepare and maintain reports
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking requirements and operational procedures
• Identify process improvements and proactively resolve operational issues

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in payment processing, financial administration, banking or a similar finance related role
• Experience performing bank reconciliations
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• A financial qualification or relevant financial background is advantageous
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Strong numerical literacy and confidence working with financial data
• Excellent multitasking and organisational skills
• A high level of personal accountability, integrity and a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team