Cashbook Clerk at Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa

Job purpose:

• The cash book clerk position is accountable for reconciling the bank accounts on a daily basis and the related cashbooks.
• The cash book clerk is also responsible for maintaining the banking master-file and capturing daily payments for release by the responsible delegated authorities.

 Key Skills needed:

• Financial knowledge
• Confident
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Technical proficiency
• Effective time management
• Professional and organized
• Ability to work under pressure

Key Performance Areas

• Preparing a daily bank reconciliation for all local bank and cross border accounts
• Preparing; capturing and reconciliation of all data related to the cashbook on a daily basis
• Assisting stores with any banking related queries
• Liaising with Financial Institutions for queries
• Capturing all EFT payments for local trade and sundry creditors
• Ensure that all relevant accounting department information is stored and updated to Knowledge Base
• Wi-Group / Discovery billing

General

• To undertake all mandatory training as required and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required.
• Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to trade procedures, policies and staff.
• To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually and through self-development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies.
• To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.
• Co-operating fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate.
• To undertake any other relevant duties requested by the Financial Controller and senior management