Clerk: Treasury (Fixed Term Contract) at Ackermans

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Processing and reconciling daily bank statements, ensuring all transactions are accurately captured and discrepancies are promptly investigated.
• Initiating and monitoring electronic fund transfers and payments in alignment with internal controls and authorisation procedures.
• Assisting with cash flow management and preparing regular cash position and forecast reports for review by management.
• Supporting the maintenance of banking platforms, ensuring access, profiles, and authorisations are up-to-date.
• Verifying supporting documents for treasury-related transactions and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including banks.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing relevant schedules and reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Supporting ad-hoc treasury and finance projects as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate is essential.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance, banking, accounting, or cashiering role within a retail or FMCG environment.
• Computer literacy with solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong mathematical, numerical, and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Experience with financial ERP or banking systems will be beneficial.
• Excellent organisational skills with an unwavering attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in a second official language will be advantageous.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated strong sense of integrity, accountability, and customer service orientation.