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

JOB PURPOSE:

The Treasury Clerk position is accountable for reconciling the bank accounts daily and the related cashbooks. Key functions include daily bank reconciliations, capturing of payments and reconciling bank accounts to store bank recons.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Streamline processes and improve efficiencies through team training and technology
• Review of bank reconciliations to ensure compliance with SOP
• Treasury reporting relating to the stores in the portfolio
• Reviewing daily bank reconciliations prepared by stores and following up on queries
• Preparing, capturing and reconciliation of all data related to the cashbook on a daily and monthly basis
• Importing of daily bank reconciliations and reconciling on Sage
• Maintain and monitor cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Maintain investment records and prepare expense and earnings forecasts
• Assisting stores with any banking related queries
• Capturing all EFT payments and loading of banking details
• Ensure that all relevant treasury department information is stored and updated to Knowledge Base
• Liaising with Financial Institutions for queries
• Liaising with stores for queries

KEY SKILLS NEEDED:

• Relevant degree and experience
• Knowledge of SAGE 300
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate on banking platforms
• Effective management skill
• Interpersonal communication skill
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and decision making

GENERAL

• To undertake all mandatory training as 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 quarterly 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 senior management