Truworths

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 8001
📝 Reference: TRU250829-2
📅 Closing Date: 12 December 2025
💼 Job Type: Permanent
🏢 Department: Finance
🏢 Workplace Type: On-site

🔍 About Truworths

Truworths is a leading retail company in South Africa, known for delivering exceptional financial and operational services across its diverse business areas. The company emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and strong client and stakeholder relationships, supporting both local and international banking operations.

🎯 Role Overview

The Finance Clerk – OFFICE Banking is responsible for overseeing foreign banking operations, supporting banking systems, and completing month-end banking processes. Reporting to the Finance Manager: OFFICE Banking and Treasury, this role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple deadlines, resolve discrepancies, and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

💰 Bank & GL Reconciliation

Reconcile all company bank and GL accounts within stipulated timelines.
Identify, resolve, and report on discrepancies promptly.

🌐 Foreign Banking Operations

Liaise with foreign banks (e.g., Lloyds, HSBC) regarding charges and queries.
Incorporate new business developments, such as new stores, bank accounts, acquisitions, or tender types, into daily reconciliation processes.

📑 Month-End & Reporting

Complete banking month-end processes accurately and on time.
Track accounts, balance transactions, and generate reports using Oracle banking software.

🤝 Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with internal departments (Payroll, Customer Services, Tax, Accounts Payable) to reconcile bank statement lines.
Support the banking team during absences and provide stand-in assistance.
Liaise with internal and external auditors as required.

✅ KPI & Process Compliance

Ensure all KPIs are met.
Follow company policies and procedures for collecting documentation and resolving queries.

📘 Minimum Requirements

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Matric plus relevant work experience. Post-matric qualifications are advantageous.
Experience in finance or retail finance processes preferred.
Familiarity with bank reconciliations, foreign currency transactions, bank card queries, and resolving discrepancies.

⭐ Skills & Competencies

Technical:

Reconciliation of foreign currency bank accounts across multiple jurisdictions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to coordinate month-end banking functions accurately.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Confident interaction with superiors and banking institutions.

Behavioural:

Self-motivated, organised, and detail-oriented.
Calm under pressure, good communicator, team-oriented.
Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining focus and accuracy.

📝 Best CV Tips for This Role

✔ Highlight Banking Experience
Include experience with foreign currency accounts, reconciliations, month-end processes, and Oracle or banking software.

✔ Show Technical Skills
Demonstrate Microsoft Office expertise, system proficiency, and familiarity with financial processes.

✔ Emphasize Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Provide examples of successful reconciliations or error-free financial reporting.

✔ Highlight Stakeholder Management
Include experience liaising with banks, auditors, or internal teams.

✔ Show Multi-Tasking & Prioritization
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple deadlines and banking operations simultaneously.

📢 Employment Equity

Appointments will be made considering diversity, representation, and equity in line with Truworths’ policy and South African employment equity standards. Internal candidates may be considered first where applicable.

To apply for this job please visit truworths.erecruit.co.