Officer: Accounts Services – Bank & Cash (6-Months contract)

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Introduction

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Officer: Accounts Services – Bank & Cash to execute daily bank and cash management activities with accuracy and within established deadlines. The successful candidate will ensure strong governance, internal controls, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient cash management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage daily cash flow reports within agreed timelines.
• Execute daily cashiering activities, ensuring timely processing of payments, urgent payments, and early payment requests.
• Download and post bank statements into SAP on a daily basis.
• Monitor and report daily cash balances, investigating and explaining variances.
• Process financial transactions to the General Ledger (GL).
• Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for review.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation items and unallocated deposits.
• Review bank charges and follow up on any incorrect charges.
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements, internal controls, SOX, IFRS, and company policies.
• Prepare GL reconciliations, journals, and year-end disclosures.
• Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping of financial documentation.
• Log and track bank rejection queries within required timeframes.
• Manage petty cash processes, ensuring supporting documentation is captured and attached in SAP.
• Save and back up financial records and reports in accordance with company procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in banking, cash management, treasury, finance, or accounting.
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, cash flow management, and general ledger processes.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, governance controls, and financial procedures.

Required Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for own work and development.

Desired Skills

• Cash Flow Management
• Bank Reconciliations
• General Ledger Processing
• SAP
• Financial Reporting
• IFRS
• Internal Controls
• Treasury Operations
• Petty Cash Management
• Journals and Reconciliations