Job Description

Senior Finance Clerk - Banking - Cape TownFull job descriptionWe 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 the primary responsibility of this role is to oversee the local and foreign banking operations, banking systems support, completion of banking month-end processes.Key Responsibilitieso Reporting to the Finance Banking Manager, 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 o Ensure the correct policies and procedures and timelines are followed when collecting documentation from stores with regards to queries/discrepancies o Incorporate new business developments into the daily reconciliation process where relevant (new stores, new bank accounts, and new acquisitions, new tender types) o Liaise with local and foreign banks regarding charges and cash banking queries o Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes o Ensure all KPI`s are achieved o Assist the banking team with regards to stand-in support, in the absence of any team members o Liaise with external and internal audit as requireQualifications and ExperienceQUALIFICATIONS o Matric plus solid work experience o Post-matric qualifications would be advantageous EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE o Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous o Experience in general finance processes including, inter alia, bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, resolving bank discrepancies etc. o Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, new Business Online (Africa) and an appropriate bank reconciliation systemCompetenciesTECHNICAL Essential Competencies o Reconciliation of bank accounts across multiple organisations o Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, new Business Online (Africa) and an appropriate bank reconciliation system o Ability to interact confidently with superiors and customers o Ability to liaise effectively with Local and Foreign Banking institutions and regulators o Ability to handle and resolve client queries accurately and timeously o Ability to co-ordinate and complete banking month-end functions o Ability to work as part of team o Prioritize work appropriately o Ability to meet to tight deadlines/work under pressure BEHAVIOURAL o Self-starter self-motivated and self-managed o Calm good communicator o Organised and focused o Team orientated o Attention to detail o Good energy and attitude o Ability to multi task

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