Bank Reconciliation Clerk

About this role

Hire Resolve is recruiting on behalf of a client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The Bank Reconciliation Clerk will work in the Finance Division and keep the company’s bank records accurate and up to date.

This is a six-month fixed-term contract.

What you’ll do

• Reconcile bank accounts and record transactions accurately in the iMal Cash Book.
• Match iMal entries against bank statements, and check the iMal system against the Enterprise Debit Card System, including branch transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items with branches and other departments.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations, schedules, bank charges and interest reports, and supporting working papers, including checks against Power BI reports.
• Provide bank reconciliations to external auditors and answer their queries.
• Update cash balances and interbank placement information for ABG reporting by the sixth of each month.
• Verify SWIFT messages and keep to internal controls, banking procedures and accounting standards.

What you need

• A BCom degree or a relevant qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in banking.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience reconciling cash and cash equivalents.
• Experience with iMal and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet month-end deadlines.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a finance professional who likes detailed reconciliation work and can spot and fix differences. You should be comfortable following up with several teams and meeting firm reporting deadlines.

Tips before you apply

• Have your qualification certificate and a clear record of your banking and cash reconciliation experience ready.
• Put iMal and Power BI near the top of your CV, with examples of how you used them.
• Describe the size and type of accounts you reconciled and how you cleared discrepancies, so your experience is easy to check.