Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking (Permanent) – Truworths
Company: Truworths
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Finance
Reference Number: TRU250829-2
Closing Date: 07 July 2026
About the Opportunity
Truworths is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Clerk to join its OFFICE Banking and Treasury team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing foreign banking operations, supporting banking systems, and ensuring the accurate completion of banking month-end processes.
This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can meet tight deadlines, and has strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Finance Manager: OFFICE Banking and Treasury, the Finance Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accurate bank reconciliations, resolving banking discrepancies, supporting foreign banking activities, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Reconcile company bank accounts and general ledger accounts within specified deadlines.
Investigate, resolve, and report on all reconciliation discrepancies.
Ensure banking documentation is collected from stores according to company policies and procedures.
Integrate new business developments into reconciliation processes, including new stores, acquisitions, bank accounts, and payment methods.
Liaise with foreign banking institutions regarding banking charges and cash-related queries.
Resolve banking queries within agreed turnaround times.
Monitor and achieve departmental KPIs.
Provide support to banking team members during absences.
Assist internal and external auditors when required.
Work closely with Payroll, Customer Services, Tax, and Accounts Payable teams to reconcile bank statement transactions.
Utilise Oracle banking software to manage accounts, balance transactions, and generate reports.
Assist with month-end banking and treasury functions.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Grade 12 (Matric).
Relevant post-matric qualification will be advantageous.
Experience and Knowledge
Previous experience within a finance or retail finance environment will be beneficial.
Knowledge of finance processes, including:
Bank reconciliations
Foreign currency conversions and translations
Bank card queries
Banking discrepancy investigations
Strong computer literacy, particularly in:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Essential Skills and Competencies
Technical Competencies
Experience reconciling bank accounts across multiple jurisdictions and foreign currencies.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with banking institutions and regulators.
Ability to handle and resolve banking queries accurately and efficiently.
Knowledge of month-end banking procedures.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Behavioural Competencies
Self-motivated and proactive.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Organised and results-driven.
Calm and professional under pressure.
Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Team player with the ability to multitask effectively.
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