Cashbook Controller at iStore

Job Description

• iStore is looking for an experienced Cashbook Controller to join our high-volume, fast-paced Finance Shared Services team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reconciliation of cash transactions across the Group.
• The successful candidate will take ownership of bank and cashbook reconciliations, suspense accounts, and settlement controls, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• This role suits someone who is detail-driven, deadline-focused, and confident working in a complex, high-transaction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and reconcile bank statements on a daily and monthly basis
• Analyse and reconcile bank cashbooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Monitor, analyse, and clear cash suspense accounts timeously
• Reconcile and balance sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
• Assist with the preparation and finalisation of monthly consolidated bank reconciliations
• Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items and settlement differences
• Liaise effectively with Accountants, Banks, Sales Teams, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to resolve queries and discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
• Proactively identify risks, trends, or process gaps and recommend improvements

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification – BCom or equivalent 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Cashbook Controller or similar finance role
• Experience in a high-volume transactional environment is essential
• Strong reconciliation experience is critical
• Candidates with Credit Control or Accounts Payable experience will be considered, provided they demonstrate strong reconciliation skills and problem-solving ability

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across finance and business teams
• Advanced Excel skills and general computer literacy
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery and resolution
• Disciplined, structured, and able to work under pressure
• High levels of efficiency and accountability
• Ability to proactively identify risks and resolve issues before escalation
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment