Overview Our client is a leading South African fashion retailer with a well-established reputation in the clothing retail industry. The organisation operates in a fast-paced retail environment and is known for its focus on quality, customer experience, and operational excellence within the fashion and retail space. They are looking for a detail orientated team player; who can meet multiple deadlines, problem-solve, prioritise effectively, maintain calm and communicate effectively with the Finance manager, the team and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Finance Manager: Office Banking and Treasury, the primary responsibility of this role is to oversee the foreign banking operations (UK), banking systems support, and completion of banking month-end processes. Responsibilities The primary responsibility is to ensure the reconciliation of all company bank and GL accounts in the stipulated time period. And resolve/report on all resulting discrepancies Ensure the correct policies and procedures and timelines are followed when collecting documentation from stores with regards to queries/discrepancies Incorporate new business developments into the daily reconciliation process where relevant (new stores, new bank accounts, and new acquisitions, new tender types) Liaise with foreign banks (Lloyds, HSBC etc.) regarding charges and cash banking queries Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes Ensure all KPI’s are achieved Assist the banking team with regards to stand-in support, in the absence of any team members Liaise with external and internal audit as required Collaborate with other departments to reconcile bank statement lines (payroll, customer services, tax and Accounts payable) Use banking software (Oracle) to track accounts, balance transactions, and generate reports Requirements Matric plus solid work experience Post-matric qualifications would be advantageous Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous Experience in general finance processes including bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, resolving bank discrepancies etc. Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) Essential competencies Reconciliation of bank accounts (in foreign currencies) across multiple jurisdictions Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) Ability to interact confidently with superiors Ability to liaise effectively Foreign Banking institutions and regulators Ability to handle and resolve queries accurately and timeously Ability to co-ordinate and complete banking month-end functions Ability to work as part of team Prioritize work appropriately Ability to meet to tight deadlines/work under pressure Behavioural Self-starter self-motivated and self-managed Calm good communicator Organised and focused Team orientated Attention to detail Good energy and attitude Ability to multi task #J-18808-Ljbffr