Treasury Assistant

GIBB; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Treasury Assistant to join their Finance Department. This role involves managing bank accounts, processing payments, and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a leading engineering consultancy, where your expertise will help drive the company's success in meeting infrastructure demands across Africa. If you are passionate about finance and looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Assist with bank account operations and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process payments and maintain bank account registers.
• Assist with performance bond and hedging requests.

Skills

Bank Reconciliation

Payment Processing

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

BST Software

Internet Banking Platforms

Job description

GIBB is one of South Africa’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a solid footprint on the African continent. The company is a wholly owned South African entity through a legacy that spans over 60 years. The company offers design, planning and management services across the entire engineering consultancy spectrum.

GIBB is a partner of choice for the private sector, state owned enterprises and governments who seek knowledgeable talent, with proven experience and the expertise to respond to the numerous infrastructures demands and needs of the continent.

The Finance Department is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Treasury Assistant.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The responsibilities and requirements listed below will be assessed during the interview stages and confirmed with relevant professional references from your previous two positions.

Core Purpose :

The Treasury Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the full operational and reconciliation functions of all the company bank accounts. The role requires a high level of accuracy and effective communication, as they liaise with the bank.

Key Performance Areas :

• Assist in maintaining the company profile with the business banker.
• Maintain a register of signatories on all bank accounts.
• Keep a register of all bank accounts, credit, and petrol cards in the company's name, ensuring timely replacement of expired cards.
• Load and process all BST payment registers, COD, and foreign payments via internet banking, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment processes.
• Upload all “EFT Payment” documentation onto BST.
• Record foreign transaction exchange rates and advise management of potential gains.
• Distribute remittances and proof of payments to administrators.
• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are cleared within 30 days.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all bank accounts, with reconciling items cleared within 30 days.
• Maintain accurate files for all transactions on each bank account.
• Prepare and distribute daily bank balance listings.
• Inform branches of low account balances to prevent overdrafts.
• Assist sectors with performance bond, Reserve Bank approvals, and hedging requests, maintaining relevant registers and ensuring timely actions.
• Maintain a register and files of all debit orders, performance bonds, Reserve Bank approvals, and forward exchange contracts.
• Prepare investment templates for management approval.
• Benchmark interest rates bi-annually to ensure optimal returns on investments.
• Review bank charges monthly for reasonableness, investigating significant variances.
• Prepare reports and schedules related to Treasury activities.
• Process all loan transactions on BST and reconcile monthly.
• Reconcile all bank-related income statement accounts monthly.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as required by immediate supervisor or management.