Cashbook Controller - CPT

Are you an organized, detail-oriented finance professional looking to play a critical role in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for an experienced Cashbook Controller to join our client's energetic finance team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, you will serve as the heartbeat of daily cashbook and reconciliation operations. In this role, you will take ownership of high-volume transaction management, complex bank reconciliations, payment schedules, and key commercial calculations like landlord turnover rentals. If you excel under tight deadlines, love numbers, and want to be part of a vibrant FMCG business with clear avenues for career growth, this is the role for you.

ibilities

• Cashbook Management: Capture, allocate, and maintain all daily bank and cashbook transactions (receipts, EFTs, bank charges, and transfers) accurately in the general ledger with appropriate documentation.
• Bank & Account Reconciliations: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, petty cash, and loan accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies and unreconciled items promptly.
• Payments Administration: Prepare accurate payment schedules, verify supporting documentation, and process supplier payments within delegated authorities and agreed timelines.
• Commercial Billing & Compliance: Accurately calculate turnover rentals for landlords, execute precision invoicing, and complete statutory reporting such as Stats-SA documentation.
• Cash Flow & Management Reporting: Prepare daily bank balance summaries and cash-flow reports, actively supporting the team during month-end closes and external audits.
• Internal Controls: Uphold financial policies, segregation of duties, and internal controls, ensuring all banking documentation is securely archived and compliant.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with banking representatives and collaborate closely with internal Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll teams to resolve queries seamlessly.

• B.Com degree, National Diploma in Accounting, or an equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated cashbook and reconciliation experience.
• Prior experience within the FMCG or retail sector managing high-volume transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data manipulation).
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and handle volume with unmatched precision.
• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills (verbal and written).