Bank Reconciliation Clerk at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Bank Reconciliation Clerk to join its Finance Division on a six-month fixed-term contract.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciling bank accounts, ensuring accurate transaction recording in the iMal Cash Book, investigating discrepancies and preparing financial schedules and reports. The role also involves inter-system reconciliations, monitoring bank charges and interest, supporting audit requirements and ensuring month-end deadlines are met.
• The ideal candidate will have banking experience, a strong understanding of cash and cash equivalent reconciliations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, iMal and Power BI.

Minimum Requirements

• A BCom degree or relevant qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in banking.
• At least 1–2 years' previous experience reconciling cash and cash equivalents.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with iMal and Power BI.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.
• Ability to meet reporting and month-end deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract iMal transactions for each bank account and update the cash book accordingly.
• Reconcile iMal entries against bank statements and ensure transactions are accurately allocated and recorded.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and outstanding reconciliation items.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for external auditors and respond to audit queries.
• Update cash balances and interbank placement information for ABG reporting by the sixth of each month.
• Reconcile transactions between the iMal system and the Enterprise Debit Card System.
• Verify branch transactions across both systems and resolve differences.
• Verify SWIFT messages in line with internal controls and banking procedures.
• Monitor bank charges and interest across all bank accounts.
• Prepare monthly schedules for bank charges and interest and reconcile them with Power BI reports.
• Identify unusual transactions or variances and escalate them where necessary.
• Prepare month-end bank reconciliations, schedules and supporting working papers.
• Follow up with branches and relevant departments to resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
• Ensure all reconciliation and reporting deadlines are met.
• Support finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.