Job Description

Closing Date 2026/01/11
Reference Number FDM251211-1
Job Title DCR Lead
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Feedem Catering
Division Head Office
Department Finance
Job Grade Semi Skilled
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Bellville
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Food Service
Job Advert Summary
We are currently recruiting for an experienced, meticulous, and diligent DCR lead to manage the process of daily & monthly reconciliations and checking of cashing up uploads on financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance in collaboration with the District Managers and Operations as per organisation policy and procedures.
Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.
We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.
We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.
Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma/ BCom Accounting or similar
• Preferably 3-5 years' experience in cash reconciliation or checking cashing up
• Supervisory experience advantageous
• Previous experience capturing data on accounting
• English / additional SA languages would be advantageous
• Proficiency in accounting software
• MS Office proficiency preferably strong in Ms Excel

Skills / Competency required

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent skill in queries and deadline driven
• Promotes Collaboration and Stakeholder engagement
• Supervisory skills

Duties and Responsibilities
Reconciliation

• Ensure recons are finalised before the monthly deadlines
• Addresses any queries on recon items and resolve issues before monthly deadlines.
• Load corrective journals for recons to be finalised.
• Responsible to load final reconciliations with supporting documents on the ERP system
• Recon accounts include but is not limited to:

• Credit Card Control
• 3rd party payment control
• Cash loader control
• Credit revenue from cash up control
• Cash takings deposit control
• Investigate, escalate and resolve any deposits declared on DCRs not reflecting in the bank and vice versa.

Reporting, Queries and Support

• Ensure DCRs are loaded timeously by sites to ensure timeous processing
• Escalate queries to District Managers and Operations Manager to ensure that issues are resolved timeously
• Ensure all variances and queries are resolved before monthly deadlines
• Ensure all DCRs are processed before the monthly deadlines
• Offer support to various catering managers regarding any issues on their DCRs and assist with queries
• Follow up with sites on outstanding DCRs & DCRs in draft status
• Following up on queries raised and ensure that queries are resolved before deadlines
• Adhere to deadlines in line with the monthly set time deadlines.
• Preparing and delivering accurate reports to management
• Provide regular updates to management.

Audit

• Collaborate with Managers and provide necessary documentations and support during audits
• Ensure audit files/documents are provided and completed within planned timelines.
• Providing support with Year-end Audits.

Leading and Managing People

• Provide guidance and support to the direct reports, ensuring high-quality work and timely completion of tasks.
• Inspire direct reports and team members to deliver on key performance areas as well as overseeing their workflow and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Advise DCR clerks on variances and how to resolve the variances
• Create a conducive environment which translates into productivity and high morale within the Organisation.
• Ensure development and key success of team members where need be.
• Drive Transformation and B-BBEE initiatives within the department to ensure sustainable alignment to the company goals.

Managing Stakeholder

• Support and collaborate with all Operation Managers and Heads of Departments within the organisation and prioritising related requests and proposals with regards to the elements in Credit Control.
• Maintaining relationships with service providers by reviewing and following up with supplier maintenance forms in workflow monthly
• Effective engagement with external key stakeholders and provision of high levels of service.
• Maintains good relationships with internal and external stakeholders by engaging them frequently

Skills Required