Treasury Accountant

Clickatell

Treasury Accountant managing cash flow and banking activities for Clickatell. Oversee cash positioning, reconciliations, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare treasury dashboards, liquidity reports, and variance analysis for Senior Management
Support budgeting and forecasting through cash flow inputs
Highlight risks, opportunities, and deviations against forecasts
Report debtor analysis monthly to FNB for purposes of overdraft facility.
Monitor, record, and reconcile daily cash movements across all Group bank accounts
Ensure sufficient liquidity for operational requirements and escalate shortfalls or surpluses proactively
Support inter-bank transfers and funding to optimize cash utilization
Develop short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow forecasts incorporating operational and capital requirements
Maintain weekly forecasts for review with Senior Management
Coordinate priority payments in collaboration with the AP team
Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
Account for all loan entries and ensure loan GL balances reconcile with loan facility statements and loan amortisation schedules
Track treasury exposures (interest rate, FX, credit)
Ensure treasury activities comply with Group policies, banking regulations, and internal controls
Maintain process documentation and support internal and external audits
Implement and uphold segregation of duties and strong treasury controls
Identify opportunities to enhance treasury processes, automation, systems, and reporting quality
Support regulatory and statutory submissions, including Stats SA and SARB exchange control applications
Maintain approvals registries and assist with preparation of required financial summaries
Manage Group bank accounts, mandates, signatories, and compliance with delegation of authority
Support payments execution, banking solution onboarding, and intercompany treasury transactions
Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, including loan schedules and refinancing activities
Partner with Finance, AP, AR, FP&A, and banking partners to ensure smooth treasury operations
Align cash management activities with business requirements and strategic priorities
Prepare monthly: leave pay provision journals, salary capitalisation journals and payroll journals for Group entities
Prepare monthly payroll checks for Group entities
Save monthly payroll files
Assist with Balance Sheet Reconciliations across Group entities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree: A minimum requirement majoring in Finance, Accounting or Investment Management.
A professional designation such as CIMA/ ACCA/ SAIPA / CA(SA) will be an added advantage.
At least 2 to 5 years’ related experience in a finance and/or treasury role at a Senior Level.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV/ Business Central experience would be an advantage.
Experience in creating and maintaining complex spread sheets.
Strong treasury expertise, including banking relationships, liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and treasury systems
Solid understanding of regulatory compliance (FICA/KYC) and online banking platforms
Advanced computer literacy, particularly in MS Office with strong Excel skills
High attention to detail with accurate communication and strong administrative capability
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder (including supplier) management skills
Strong analytical thinking, planning, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and meet tight deadlines
High ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism
Strong negotiation skills across internal and external stakeholders
Flexible and committed, including willingness to work extended hours when required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Aid contribution
Pension fund contribution
Risk benefit company contributions
Reimbursable communications allowance for internet and mobile phone bills
Half-day off on your birthday
5 personal days leave a year, over and above your annual leave + ½ day off on your birthday
Flexible working conditions (remote & in person) with access to office hubs as required
Home office set-up with laptop, monitor and other related items.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cash flow forecastingliquidity managementvariance analysisbank reconciliationstreasury controlsfinancial summaries preparationdebt analysisspreadsheet maintenanceregulatory compliancetreasury systems

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementadaptabilitynegotiation skillsadministrative capabilityprofessionalism

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Investment ManagementCIMAACCASAIPACA(SA)