Permanent Finance Clerk – Truworths Careers
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Truworths Careers – Finance Clerk
Finance Clerk – Truworths Careers
Job Overview
Truworths Careers is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Finance Clerk to join the Finance Banking team. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who can manage multiple deadlines, solve problems efficiently, prioritise tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with management, team members, and external stakeholders.
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Finance Banking Manager, the Finance Clerk is responsible for ensuring accurate reconciliation of all company bank and general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies, and supporting daily banking operations. The role also involves liaising with internal teams, external auditors, and local and foreign banking institutions to maintain strong financial controls and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Reconcile company bank and general ledger accounts within required timelines and resolve/report discrepancies
• Ensure policies, procedures, and timelines are followed when collecting documentation related to store queries and discrepancies
• Integrate new business developments, such as new stores, bank accounts, acquisitions, or tender types, into daily reconciliation processes
• Liaise with local and foreign banks regarding charges, transactions, and cash banking queries
• Ensure all queries are resolved within the agreed timeframes
• Achieve and maintain defined KPIs for banking operations
• Provide stand-in support for the banking team as needed
• Liaise with internal and external audit teams as required
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial records and reporting
Qualifications and Experience
• Matric with solid work experience; post-matric finance qualifications are advantageous
• Experience in a retail finance environment is preferred
• Knowledge of general finance processes, including bank reconciliations, foreign currency conversion, bank card queries, and discrepancy resolution
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, and relevant bank reconciliation systems
Key Competencies
Technical Competencies
• Ability to reconcile bank accounts across multiple organisations and currencies
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and finance systems
• Confident interaction with management, colleagues, and banking institutions
• Ability to handle and resolve client and banking queries accurately and promptly
• Ability to coordinate and complete month-end banking processes
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Behavioural Competencies
• Self-motivated, proactive, and organised
• Calm and effective communicator
• Detail-oriented with strong focus and energy
• Team-oriented with the ability to multitask efficiently
• Positive attitude with strong initiative and problem-solving skills
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