Job title: Treasury Accountant
Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline: December 21, 2025
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Purpose of the Job
- To manage the institution’s treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, foreign payments, bank liaison, and compliance with financial regulations, while supporting financial reporting and audit readiness.
Minimum Requirements
- B Degree in Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7)
- Ideal : Honours Degree (NQF Level 8)
- Experience : 3–5 years’ experience in bank reconciliations, foreign payments, cash flow reporting, and audit preparation
Ideal Registration
- Registration with a recognized and reputable accounting body (e.g., SAIPA) will be an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and relevant financial legislation and regulations
- Understanding of South African Reserve Bank (SARB) requirements
- Proficiency in SAP S / 4HANA or similar financial systems
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and the MS Office Suite
- Experience in foreign exchange and hedge accounting
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Familiarity with investment tracking and reporting
- Knowledge of treasury systems and cash management tools
- Understanding of the Higher Education and external reporting environments
Key Responsibilities
- Perform accurate and timely monthly bank reconciliations and ensure the clearing of accounts
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of bank statements and related entries
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cash flow forecasts
- Process and verify foreign payment requests in line with regulatory and institutional requirements
- Liaise with Standard Bank and SARB to ensure compliance on foreign transactions
- Maintain foreign exchange and hedge accounting registers and records
- Assist the Treasury Manager in tracking investment performance
- Maintain and reconcile investment registers and income schedules
- Prepare treasury-related schedules for reporting, budgeting, and audits
- Maintain relationships with bank account managers and other financial partners
- Ensure compliance with treasury policies and procedures
- Identify and report treasury risks and control weaknesses, and implement corrective actions
- Provide advisory and operational support to internal departments and finance teams