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Join Houst as a Cash and Banking Administrator and play a crucial role in optimizing our financial efficiency and integrity
Overview
Salary
£15000 - £20000
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Houst is a world-class property manager offering exciting roles that allow individuals to showcase their expertise, improve company operations, and engage in a dynamic work environment. Our Cape Town team is looking for a Cash and Banking Administrator who can elevate our productivity in managing cashflows and foreign exchange.
Role Summary
- Manage accounts payable functions and minimize exposure to foreign exchange fees.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of invoices, and their timely entry into accounting systems.
- Manage payments across multiple currencies, and monitor and manage working capital.
- Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts and support the month-end close process.
Role Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a finance role and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience with invoice processing, payment runs, bank reconciliations.
- Proficiency in accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage and strong Excel skills.
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and standards like IFRS or GAAP.
Application Process Details
- The candidate should be based in Cape Town, willing to work a hybrid model with 2-3 days a week on-site.
- Interviews will be conducted at our Cape Town office.
Houst is seeking a dedicated Cash and Banking Administrator to join our finance team in Cape Town. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our group's cashflows and foreign exchange management. As a Cash and Banking Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function, minimizing exposure to foreign exchange fees, maintaining payment reconciliations, and optimizing working capital efficiency.
The role: You will handle responsibilities including invoice processing and management, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of invoices, and timely entry into accounting systems. Additionally, you will manage and execute payments across multiple currencies, monitor and manage working capital, and assist in preparing cash flow forecasts. Your role will also involve supporting the month-end close process and maintaining financial records.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a finance role, with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A professional qualification is preferred. You should have experience with invoice processing, payment runs, bank reconciliations, and be proficient in accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of accounting principles and standards such as IFRS or GAAP.
Benefits: We offer 23 days of paid holiday plus public holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, a hybrid working model, opportunities for innovation, Better Help coverage for mental health support, and a laptop for business use.
This position requires candidates to be currently based in Cape Town and involves hybrid work with 2-3 days a week on-site. Interviews will be conducted at our Cape Town office. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law.
