Bank and Cash Team Leader

SUMMARY:
Looking for a seasoned banking and cashbook professional with a passion for leadership, controls, and process improvement for a 3 months contract...

POSITION INFO:


Company and Job Description

Join a respected organisation where financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence are at the heart of the business. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead the Bank & Cash function, ensuring the efficient management of banking activities, cash flow forecasting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact by strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements, partnering with key stakeholders, and leading a dedicated finance team. If you are passionate about treasury operations and enjoy balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, this role is for you.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Bank & Cash team, ensuring accurate daily banking and cashbook operations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and foreign currency transactions across multiple accounts.
• Review and approve journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Manage vendor banking information and optimise payment processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Support audits, regulatory reporting, fraud monitoring initiatives, and financial risk assessments.
• Build strong relationships with banking partners and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and enhance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the banking and cash management function.

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (non negotiable)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a banking, cashbook, treasury, or finance environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Experience managing high-volume bank reconciliations and cash management functions.
• Exposure to financial controls, audits, compliance, and reporting processes.
• Experience within professional services, legal, financial services, or corporate environments will be advantageous.

• Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge up to trial balance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Sound understanding of treasury, banking operations, and cash flow management.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to financial accuracy.