Cashbook Clerk - Centurion at G4S

Main purpose of the position

This role is responsible to analyze and capture all bank statements and ensure reconciliation of bank accounts records in compliance to company policies and procedures.

Perform Cash Book payments and Head office bank reconciliations thereof, as defined by existing policies and procedure

• Ensure timeous and accurate Cash Book payments and processing
• Ensure timeous and correct follow up on all discrepancies
• Ensure timeous and accurate reconciliations of the Cash Book. 
• Provide accurate cash flow information
• Assist in the verification of the correctness of the systems to provide accurate financial information

Process Journals into General Ledger from Bank Statements

• Ensure accurate & timeous processing of journals/GL Payments
• Prepare and post general ledger journals monthly

Prepare Fund Transfers

• Prepare weekly EFT’s according to approved processes

Attend to Cash Book Queries

• Attend to queries pertaining to payments tendered professionally and timeously
• Handle & resolve account queries within 24 hours. 
• Handle all walk-in queries & follow up where necessary. 
• Handle all telephone and email queries.
• Escalate unresolved queries according to approved processes

Provide Reporting on Cash Book

• Prepare and compile Cash Book and Creditors reports as required ensuring accurate reporting.

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year
• Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programs
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace
• Distribute safety information as and when required

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12  
• Accounting/Bookkeeping Diploma or Degree
• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in the financial and accounting environment would be deemed appropriate for this level
• Experience in bank reconciliations, dealing with disputes, queries, entries/matching essential
• Working knowledge of SAP or any other ERP system advantageous
• Computer literacy essential

Skills and Attributes

• Understanding the organizational environment
• Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Delivering great customer service
• Sharing and cooperating