Cash Control Accountant

Role overview

Cash control operations

• Supervise daily cash handling by Cash Operations Specialists and monitor cash movements, handling practices, and allocation.
• Coordinate with banks on cash matters and review daily reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to resolve cash-related issues.

Reporting and accounting

• Prepare weekly and monthly cash and sales reports; analyze cash variances and follow up with department supervisors on discrepancies.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for senior management and support accurate departmental reporting.
• Prepare and post cash-related journal entries and oversee cash account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Accounting during period-end and month-end closing; review discrepancies and recommend adjustments.
• Complete month-end balance sheet schedules and prepare supporting audit documentation.

Controls and systems

• Ensure compliance with financial controls, procedures, and policies; identify and report potential risks.
• Ensure regular spot audit checks are completed accurately.
• Troubleshoot cash management system issues, escalate as needed, and identify system errors and improvement opportunities.

Education and experience

• Higher Secondary qualification or Diploma is essential.
• At least 3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Banking is required.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a cash-handling environment is required.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is desirable.
• A professional Finance or Accounting qualification is desirable.

Knowledge and technical skills

• Experience with Oracle, including Cash Management and AP modules, is essential.
• Experience with OMNI and InfoGenesis is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work under pressure, communication and interpersonal skills, time management, organization, and confidentiality are required.