Job Description

The purpose of the Bank Reconciliation Clerk is to process allocations and perform reconciliations of various bank accounts timeously and accurately. The role participates in verifying the accuracy and completeness of bank accounts. Effective handling of queries from internal departments, stores and external stakeholders relating to bank account entries. Reporting to the Cash & Banking Accountant, the role is accountable for participating in the required support activities. The focus of this role will be on Non-RSA entities, but not limited thereto.Job Advert Details
Job Category Finance
Job ObjectivesManual capturing of bank statements.
Error handling of electronic interfaced or manually captured bank statements.
Allocation of bank account entries to relevant general ledger, debtors, and creditors accounts.
Clearing of bank control accounts.
Reconcile control accounts to ensure accuracy of debtor and creditor subledgers and general ledger accounts.
Investigate unreconciled transactions and resolve reconciliation queries
Calculate and process journals for bank charges, interest, and other accruals.
Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
Reconcile bank account balances in general ledger to external bank statements and investigate any differences
Ensure accurate and efficient management of stakeholder details in accordance with company policies, PCI, FICA and POPIA guidelines.
Maintain accurate financial records.
Resolve internal and external stakeholder queries efficiently and effectively in a professional manner.
Ensure that all daily, weekly, monthly duties and deadlines are timeously met.
Perform ad hoc administrative and other tasks - as required.
QualificationsAccounting certificate, diploma or equivalent.
Experience+3 years of relevant experience in a financial, administrative or similar role.
Knowledge and SkillsMicrosoft Office 365 - Outlook, Excel.
Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and retail orientated environments.
Accounting package exposure to SAP.
Additional exposure and understanding of the below areas will be considered as highly beneficial:
Procedures and risks related to cash/electronic deposit and payment processes
Transaction reconciliation including but not limited to cash deposits, withdrawals, electronic settlement and payments.
Internet banking
Banking certificate

Shoprite Holdings