Permanent Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking – Truworths Careers
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Truworths Careers – Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking
Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking – Truworths Careers
About the Program
Truworths Careers is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking to join the Treasury and Banking team. This role is responsible for managing foreign banking operations, supporting banking systems, and ensuring accurate and timely month-end banking processes. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, effective prioritisation, and excellent communication with the Finance Manager, team members, and external stakeholders.
Job Description
The Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking will oversee daily banking reconciliations, liaise with foreign banks, and support the smooth functioning of banking operations. You will ensure all discrepancies are resolved, policies and procedures are followed, and key performance indicators are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile all company bank and general ledger accounts within stipulated timelines and resolve discrepancies
- Collect and verify documentation from stores in line with policies and procedures
- Incorporate new business developments, including new stores, bank accounts, acquisitions, and tender types, into reconciliation processes
- Liaise with foreign banks (e.g., Lloyds, HSBC) regarding charges, cash banking queries, and discrepancies
- Ensure all queries are resolved within permitted timeframes and KPIs are achieved
- Provide stand-in support for team members as required
- Assist with internal and external audits related to banking activities
- Collaborate with payroll, customer services, tax, and accounts payable teams to reconcile bank statement lines
- Use banking software (Oracle) to track accounts, balance transactions, and generate reports
Qualifications and Experience
- Matric plus relevant work experience
- Post-matric qualifications advantageous
- Experience in a finance or retail finance environment preferred
- Knowledge of bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation, conversion, and resolving bank discrepancies
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Competencies
- Ability to reconcile bank accounts in multiple foreign currencies
- Confident interaction with superiors, foreign banking institutions, and regulators
- Accurate and timely resolution of queries
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, able to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Self-starter, motivated, and self-managed
- Calm, organised, and focused with excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail with ability to multitask and maintain high energy and a positive attitude
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