Treasury Assistant

SUMMARY:
Are you detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility and keen interest in treasury, tax, and financial operations?

POSITION INFO:
A well-established, dynamic organisation is looking for a Treasury Assistant to support its finance function with a focus on banking, reporting, compliance, and audit support.

This role is based in Midrand.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury Management

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and maintain clean banking records.
• Housekeeping of banking users, approvers, and account details.
• Ensure timely month-end bank closures and accurate transaction processing (within 48 hours).
• Investigate and resolve bank-related queries promptly.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and forex reporting.
• Support SARB applications and liaise with external banks.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for submission to the Finance Manager, CFO, and RHQ.
• Provide audit reports as required by auditors and regional stakeholders.

External Audit Support

• Act as a primary contact for external auditors.
• Assist with data gathering and resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure smooth audit preparation and completion.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with calculations, data collation, and reporting for tax and statutory submissions.
• Provide support to the Tax Specialist in managing company tax affairs and compliance obligations.
• Help mitigate tax-related risks and ensure accurate statutory filings.

Month-End Close

• Assist with month-end procedures and journal preparation.
• Ensure accurate SG&A recording and analysis.
• Help with clearing and account allocations during month-end.

Corporate Card Administration

• Administer the company’s corporate card system.
• Support staff with card limit queries, system maintenance, and issue resolution.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Investigate and reconcile relevant accounts.
• Submit timely and accurate monthly reconciliations for Finance Manager review.

Reporting

• Contribute to monthly reporting processes.
• Support ad-hoc reporting requirements from the CFO, Finance Manager, Auditors, and HQ stakeholders

• BCom in Accounting/Financial Management
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA Articles is non-negotiable
• 3 years minimum experience within treasury.