Job Description

Truworths Careers – Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Truworths Careers

Truworths is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee local and foreign banking operations, manage banking systems, and ensure accurate completion of month-end banking processes. This role also involves managing staff and maintaining strong relationships with external service providers, including banks and auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reconciliation of all company bank and GL accounts, resolving and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain and enforce correct policies and procedures for the banking team, including documentation collection and query resolution.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to banking and treasury policies.
• Incorporate new business developments, such as new stores, bank accounts, acquisitions, and tender types, into daily reconciliation processes.
• Liaise with IT Finance to ensure effective and efficient banking systems, escalating issues as required.
• Maintain regular communication with local and foreign banks on banking and treasury matters.
• Ensure timely resolution of all banking queries and achievement of Banking and Treasury KPIs.
• Support succession planning and provide stand-in support for banking team members as needed.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as required.
• Manage daily cash flow forecasting, ensuring investment, disinvestment, and funding obligations are executed accurately.
• Ensure all banking agreements are current and properly authorised.
• Manage monthly funding requirements, including repayments and charges.
• Prepare banking covenant calculations and submit required documentation to relevant institutions within deadlines.
• Assist with secretarial duties for Investment Committee meetings.
• Ensure completion and submission of all legislative banking documentation on time.
• Oversee head office petty cash, ensuring compliance with policies, conducting spot checks, and maintaining operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely company cash flow forecasts.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Comm or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in banking or treasury management within a finance or retail environment.
• Knowledge of general finance processes, including bank reconciliations, foreign currency conversion, bank card queries, and resolving discrepancies.
• Supervisory or management experience within a team environment.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, New Business Online (Africa), and bank reconciliation systems.

Competencies

Technical Skills

• Reconciliation of bank accounts across multiple organisations and jurisdictions.
• Confident interaction with superiors, clients, and banking institutions.
• Ability to handle and resolve queries accurately and on time.
• Coordination of banking month-end functions.
• Team collaboration and effective prioritisation.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Behavioural Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently.
• Calm, organised, and focused with excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, high energy, and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable in handling responsibilities and covering team duties.

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