Reconciliations Administrator

An opportunity exists for a Reconciliations Administrator to join our company. This position will be based in Cape Town.

The Reconciliations Administrator reports directly to the Senior Reconciliations Administrator with an indirect reporting to the Group Reconciliation Manager.

The main purpose of this role is to reconcile partner accounts and ensure that variances are cleared timeously.

The Reconciliations Administrator will also liaise with various external clients from time to time and ensure that month-end reports(signoffs) are obtained.

Duties And Responsibilities (includes But Not Limited To)

• Perform daily reconciliations as directed
• Liaise with partners on any reconciliation related issues and ensure that all variances are cleared timeously
• Create a monthly report (sign-off summary) for each partner and ensure both parties reconcile and agree
• Prepare a monthly summary / branch analysis reports for partners where required
• Obtain bank statements from partners for reconciliation purposes and file these electronically
• Liaise with other internal departments for any recon related issues and provide aid when required
• Communicate any system malfunction to the IT support and ensure a minimum to zero impact on recons is achieved
• Manage own professional and self-development
• Any other adhoc projects as assigned

Key Requirements

• Grade 12 / or equivalent (Essential)
• Degree/diploma (Desirable)
• 2 - 3 years experience in the accounting field with an extensive experience on debtors and creditors reconciliations
• Proven record of working on spreadsheets and knowledge of Excel formulae
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of Mukuru products and Mukuru system (Advantageous)
• Knowledge of AML practices
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting

Additional Skills

• Computer skills
• Verbal and Written communication skills
• Organisational & administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Problem solving skills

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a work-like environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANYS EE TARGET