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This includes validating all payment methods (cash, card, digital wallets), identifying and resolving variances, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The role supports operational teams through timely feedback, trend analysis, and compliance with company policies.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITY 1: RETAIL POS RECONCILIATION\nReconcile daily POS transactions from all retail stores.\nValidate all tender types (cash, card, vouchers, digital payments).\nIdentify, investigate, and resolve POS variances.\nCollaborate with store managers to resolve discrepancies.\nMonitor banking and cash-up processes for accuracy.\nPrepare weekly and monthly POS reconciliation reports.\nHighlight recurring issues and propose corrective actions.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITY 2: REPORTING & ANALYSIS\nPrepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation reports.\nAnalyse POS trends and highlight anomalies.\nReport unresolved issues to the Group Accounting Manager.\nMaintain audit-ready documentation and reconciliations.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITY 3: PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & COMPLIANCE\nReview and improve POS reconciliation processes.\nEnsure compliance with finance and audit 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