Finance Clerk - Office Banking
Truworths
South AfricaPosted Posted 17 days ago
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Job description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail orientated team player; who can meet multiple deadlines, problem-solve, prioritise effectively, maintain calm and communicate effectively with the Finance manager, the team and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Finance Manager: OFFICE Banking and Treasury, the primary responsibility of this role is to oversee the foreign banking operations (UK), banking systems support, and completion of banking month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to ensure the reconciliation of all company bank and GL accounts in the stipulated time period. And resolve/report on all resulting discrepancies
Ensure the correct policies and procedures and timelines are followed when collecting documentation from stores with regards to queries/discrepancies
Incorporate new business developments into the daily reconciliation process where relevant (new stores, new bank accounts, and new acquisitions, new tender types)
Liaise with foreign banks (Lloyds, HSBC etc.) regarding charges and cash banking queries
Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes
Ensure all KPI`s are achieved
Assist the banking team with regards to stand-in support, in the absence of any team members
Liaise with external and internal audit as required
Collaborate with other departments to reconcile bank statement lines (payroll, customer services, tax and Accounts payable)
Use banking software (Oracle) to track accounts, balance transactions, and generate reports
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Matric plus solid work experience
Post-matric qualifications would be advantageous
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous
Experience in general finance processes including, inter alia, bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, resolving bank discrepancies etc.
Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Competencies
TECHNICAL
Essential Competencies
Reconciliation of bank accounts (in foreign currencies) across multiple jurisdictions
Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Ability to interact confidently with superiors
Ability to liaise effectively Foreign Banking institutions and regulators
Ability to handle and resolve queries accurately and timeously
Ability to co-ordinate and complete banking month-end functions
Ability to work as part of team
Prioritize work appropriately
Ability to meet to tight deadlines/work under pressure
BEHAVIOURAL
Self-starter self-motivated and self-managed
Calm good communicator
Organised and focused
Team orientated
Attention to detail
Good energy and attitude
Ability to multi task
Deadline:13th October,2026