Treasury Assistant

Execustaff Recruiting Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Treasury Assistant to support the financial management team. The ideal candidate will manage cash flows, handle bank activities, and assist with financial reporting. This office-based position requires a B Com and advanced Microsoft Office skills, along with at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in reconciling accounts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills required.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of the bank and ensure error-free transactions.
• Assist with month-end closing processes and prepare journals.
• Serve as a contact point for external auditors and resolve queries.

Skills

Account Reconciliation

Microsoft Office

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

B Com in Accounting or Financial Management

SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Summary: The Treasury Assistant supports the financial management team in managing company cash flow, banking activities, and financial reporting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Treasury Management:
   • Daily reconciliation of the bank.
   • Ensure proper housekeeping of all banking details and bank users/approvers.
   • Ensure that the bank closes on time at month-end.
   • Ensure error-free transactions and follow up on queries promptly.
   • Process all transactions within 48 hours from the transaction date.
   • Submit monthly reconciliation for Finance Manager and CFO approval and to RHQ.
   • Provide audit reports to RTC / RHQ / Auditors as required.
   • Assist with cash flow management and forex reporting to RTCL.
   • Liaise with external banking institutions and assist with SARB applications.
2. External Audit:
   • Serve as contact point for External Auditors, providing required information and assisting with audit completion.
   • Resolve queries raised during audits.
3. Tax and Statutory:
   • Assist with calculations and gathering information for tax submissions and statutory filings.
   • Act as secondary backup to Tax Specialist for all tax and company secretarial requirements.
   • Support tax management and ensure issues are resolved to minimize risks.
4. Month-End Closing:
   • Assist with month-end closing processes.
   • Prepare journals for review and ensure accurate recording of SG&A expenses.
   • Assist with month-end clearing activities.
5. Corporate Card Management:
   • Administer corporate cards and assist employees with queries and limits.
   • Maintain the corporate card system.
6. Reporting:
   • Assist with monthly reports, meeting deadlines and targets.
   • Provide adhoc reports to CFO, Financial Manager, HQ, RHQ, Auditors, and RTC.
7. Other Interactions:
   • Interact with internal teams, vendors, suppliers, banks, and HQ for query resolution and relationship management.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years' experience in reconciling accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, with advanced skills).
• Ability to work overtime during month-end.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive.
• Strong knowledge of tax and good communication skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Educational Requirements

• B Com in Accounting or Financial Management.
• SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA qualification is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Office-based position; no travel required.
• Only apply if you meet all requirements.
• If no feedback is received after 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.