Job Description

GIBB is one of South Africa's leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a solid footprint on the African continent. The company is a wholly owned South African entity through a legacy that spans over 60 years. The company offers design, planning and management services across the entire engineering consultancy spectrum.



GIBB is a partner of choice for the private sector, state owned enterprises and governments who seek knowledgeable talent, with proven experience and the expertise to respond to the numerous infrastructures demands and needs of the continent.



The Finance Department is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a

Treasury Assistant.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.



The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Core Purpose :

The Treasury Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the full operational and reconciliation function of all the company bank accounts. The role requires a high level of accuracy and effective communication as they liaise with the bank.

Key Performance Areas:

Provide assistance with maintaining the company profile with the business banker. Maintain a register of the signatories on all bank accounts. Maintain a register of all bank accounts, credit - and petrol cards in the name of the company and ensure timeous replacement of expired cards. Load and process all BST payment registers, COD and foreign payments on the internet banking profile and finalize the payment file for release by the signatories, ensuring that bank details and transaction values are accurate and that the creditors payment process is adhered to. Ensure all "EFT Payment" documentation are uploaded onto BST. Record all exchange rates at which foreign transactions take place and advise management of possible gains to be realized. Distribute remittances and proof of payments to administrators. Prepare bank reconciliations on a weekly basis, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared within 30 days. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for all bank accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared within 30 days. Maintain a complete and accurate file for all transactions on each bank account. Prepare and distribute the daily bank balance listing. Inform branches of low branch account balances to avoid usage of overdraft facilities. Assist sectors timeously with performance bond, Reserve Bank approvals and hedging requests and maintain a register of each, ensuring that non-utilized bonds are cancelled, expired Reserve Bank approvals are applied for timeously and that hedging delivery dates are adhered to. Maintain a register and file of all debit orders, performance bonds, Reserve Bank approvals and forward exchange contracts. Prepare the investment template for approval by management as required. Benchmark interest rates on at least a bi-annual basis to ensure that the rate received on investments is optimal Review bank charges on a monthly basis for reason-ability and investigate big variances and possible savings Prepare reports and schedules related to Treasury Prepare and process all loan transactions on BST and reconcile monthly. Monthly reconciliation of all bank related income statement accounts. Perform any ad-hoc duties as required by immediate supervisor or management

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:


Matric

Experience:


Minimum of 5 years' working experience in a financial / bookkeeping / accounting environment Minimum of 2 years' working experience in treasury Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Core Competencies:


Good verbal and written communication skills Well-developed administrative skills Deadline driven and able to work under pressure Good planning and time management skills Attention to detail Able to manage confidential information Able to work independently, as well as part of a team with initiative and drive Knowledge of BST * Knowledge of Nedbank Banking