Cash & Banking Assistant (Permanent)

Job Title: Cash & Banking Assistant Start Date: 2025-03-07 - 2026-08-31 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB000182 Sectors: Restaurant Location: Western Cape , V&A Waterfront Salary: (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: accounts assistant|cape town|cash and banking assistant|cash up|cashier manager|excel|finance|gaap|pos|retail Group of Quick Service Restaurants based in the V&A Waterfront is looking for a Cash & Banking Assistant. This role would require both Excel and Pastel inputs, but mainly Excel based. It also entails pulling data from the POS System (Gaap) then reviewing the banking of sales made and reconcile this to the slips from cash drops and credit card machine. Detail: Duties: Perform daily banking reconciliations for all 30 stores, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled. Prepare month end reconciliations and cashbooks, ensuring all bank transactions are accurately captured and allocated. Perform clearing account reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding or unreconciled items within agreed timelines. Reconcile bank transactions against Point of Sale (POS) reports and investigate any discrepancies. Reconcile cash deposits to banking records, ensuring all deposits are accounted for and variances are resolved promptly. Prepare and reconcile IOU schedules and compile payroll import documentation for processing. Place daily change orders for stores via the company's banking platform, ensuring stores have adequate cash floats. Liaise with stores and operations team to resolve banking, cash, and reconciliation discrepancies. Reconcile catering receipts, EFT's, and related income to ensure completeness and accuracy. Track outstanding catering quotations and supplier invoices, following up where necessary to ensure timely payment processing. Maintain accurate reconciliation records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes. Ensure all banking activities comply with company policies, internal controls, statutory requirements, and financial procedures. Requirements: Grade 12 A formal qualification in Finance / Accounting or Bookkeeping will be an advantage. At least 2 – 3 years' experience in a similar role Advanced Excel & Pastel skills Retail experience would be advantageous. Experience in food services / restaurant industries would be an advantage show more... For more information please contact: Dominique Botha Apply