Finance Assistant I (Store Bank Recons)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
· Deliver accurate and timeous bank account and GL reconciliations.
· Prepare reconciliations for complex and high-volume transaction accounts.
· Upload accounting information into Oracle financials
· Actively resolve outstanding reconciling items timeously for Store Bank accounts and ad-hoc GL reconciliations
· Analysis of cash, cards and float transactions
· Accurately balance and reconcile allocated accounts in accordance with accounting best practice.
· Actively resolve outstanding reconciling items timeously for cash, cards and float GL accounts
· Process Treasury payments to financial institutions
· Build strong relationships with bank, stores, Rest of Africa in-country teams, Line Managers, cash centres.
· Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Minimum requirements
· Accounting qualification with min 1-year relevant industry experience
· Computer literacy – Excel a necessity and Oracle (General Ledger) advantageous
· Basic understanding of accounting practices
· Analytical
· Investigative abilities
· Previous bank reconciliation experiences a requirement.
· Understanding of store cash processes
· Understanding of Recon Assist
Behavioural Skills:
· Personal Effectiveness
· Passion for the brand and customers
· Connecting people
· Delivering high performance
· Driving quality
· Planning and organising
· Self starter
· Proactive in resolving issues
Tertiary Requirements:
· Diploma in Accounting
Experience Required
· 1-3 years relevant work experience