Houst

Cash and Banking Administrator

Houst

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cape Town • South Africa

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 ZAR 15,000 - ZAR 20,000 per month

About the role

  • Verify and approve invoices for accuracy, compliance, and required approvals.
  • Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices into accounting systems.
  • Manage and execute payments to ensure completion within agreed terms.
  • Oversee multiple payment methods across different currencies, minimising FX transaction fees.
  • Monitor and manage working capital and coordinate payment schedules.
  • Assist in preparing accurate and timely cash flow forecasts.
  • Manage currency holdings to optimise financial efficiency.
  • Ensure accurate and complete financial records during month-end close.
  • Maintain accounts payable reports, including aging reports, for management review.
  • Identify and implement process automation to enhance efficiency in accounts payable and cashflow management.
  • Develop and maintain financial controls to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Implement controls to detect and prevent fraud within payment processes.
  • Regularly assess financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and smooth workflows.
  • Address and resolve escalated accounts payable issues.
  • Provide financial support and insights to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a finance role, typically 3+ years.
  • Degree in Finance; a professional qualification is preferred.
  • Experience with invoice processing, payment runs, and bank reconciliations.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP).
  • Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing financial reports.
  • Background in working with financial controls and compliance frameworks.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
  • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements, particularly in automation.
  • Understanding of cash flow management and working capital principles.
  • Exposure to multi-currency environments and international payment processes.
  • Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to accounts payable.
Benefits
  • 23 days paid holiday days (plus public holidays)
  • An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
  • Hybrid working model
  • Opportunities to innovate
  • Better Help coverage for mental health support
  • Laptop - for business use
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
invoice processingpayment runsbank reconciliationsaccounting principlesfinancial reportingfinancial controlsprocess automationcash flow managementmulti-currency environmentsregulatory frameworks
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationfinancial analysisrisk assessmenttime managementorganizational skillsstakeholder managementprocess improvement
Certifications
degree in Financeprofessional qualification