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Truworths Careers – Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking

Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking – Truworths Careers

Job Description

Truworths is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Clerk for OFFICE Banking. Reporting to the Finance Manager: OFFICE Banking and Treasury, this role focuses on managing foreign banking operations (UK), supporting banking systems, and ensuring accurate completion of banking month-end processes. The ideal candidate is a calm, organised team player with strong problem-solving skills, able to meet multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile all company bank and GL accounts within stipulated timelines and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and timelines for documentation collection from stores regarding queries or discrepancies.
• Incorporate new business developments into daily reconciliation processes (e.g., new stores, bank accounts, acquisitions, tender types).
• Liaise with foreign banks (Lloyds, HSBC, etc.) regarding charges and cash banking queries.
• Resolve all banking queries within permitted timeframes and ensure KPI targets are met.
• Provide stand-in support for banking team members when required.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors as needed.
• Work with other departments to reconcile bank statement lines, including Payroll, Customer Services, Tax, and Accounts Payable.
• Use banking software (Oracle) to track accounts, balance transactions, and generate reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric with solid work experience; post-matric qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience in a finance or retail environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general finance processes, including bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, and discrepancy resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Reconciliation of bank accounts, including foreign currencies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Confident interaction with superiors and foreign banking institutions.
• Accurate and timely resolution of banking queries.
• Coordination and completion of month-end banking functions.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Self-starter, self-motivated, and self-managed.
• Calm, clear communicator.
• Organised, focused, and attentive to detail.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong energy.
• Ability to multitask and maintain productivity under pressure.

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