Cashbook Controller
iStore · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- iStore is looking for an experienced Cashbook Controller to join our high-volume, fast-paced Finance Shared Services team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reconciliation of cash transactions across the Group.
- The successful candidate will take ownership of bank and cashbook reconciliations, suspense accounts, and settlement controls, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- This role suits someone who is detail-driven, deadline-focused, and confident working in a complex, high-transaction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and reconcile bank statements on a daily and monthly basis
- Analyse and reconcile bank cashbooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Monitor, analyse, and clear cash suspense accounts timeously
- Reconcile and balance sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
- Assist with the preparation and finalisation of monthly consolidated bank reconciliations
- Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items and settlement differences
- Liaise effectively with Accountants, Banks, Sales Teams, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to resolve queries and discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
- Proactively identify risks, trends, or process gaps and recommend improvements
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification – BCom or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Cashbook Controller or similar finance role
- Experience in a high-volume transactional environment is essential
- Strong reconciliation experience is critical
- Candidates with Credit Control or Accounts Payable experience will be considered, provided they demonstrate strong reconciliation skills and problem-solving ability
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across finance and business teams
- Advanced Excel skills and general computer literacy
- Service-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery and resolution
- Disciplined, structured, and able to work under pressure
- High levels of efficiency and accountability
- Ability to proactively identify risks and resolve issues before escalation
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment