Balancing and Recon Specialist
On site
Houghton, United Kingdom
Full Time
27-02-2025
Job Specifications
Description
Responsible for corporate governance relating to balancing and recon
Establish and Implement Recon Policies and Procedures
Obtain input from various stakeholders
Draft policies and procedures
Obtain approval from Operational Balancing and Recon Manager
Operationalize policy and procedure on a national basis to secure full understanding and compliance
Establish and maintain a record system for audit purposes
Manage ATM/CIT/Cash Centre recons on a national basis
Establish and maintain an automated ATM/CIT/Cash Centre recon solution
Investigate, design and develop (in conjunction with the ATM/CIT/Cash Centre Services Manager) methods of tracking ATM/CIT/Cash Centre Balancing and related ATM/CIT/Cash Centre float accounts on a national level
Implement, maintain and monitor, in conjunction with the ATM/CIT/Cash Centre Services Manager, on a national level
Design training material relevant to the automated solution and implement on a national basis in conjunction with the Training Manager
Continuously review effectiveness of automated solution, identifying areas of improvement and provide recommendations
Manage the daily recon per ATM in terms of orders received, authorizing cash loaded on ATM’s and resolving discrepancies.
Audit ATM/CIT/Cash Centre balancing to secure compliance and minimise risk
Design, establish and implement relevant MIS both for internal and external customers
Drive the SLA adherence at centre level by providing support and guidance
Coordinate the balancing of products or services of SBV on a national basis
Ensure that products or services of SBV (for example My SBV) is balanced on a daily basis within each cluster, escalating discrepancies where necessary
Design and develop MIS related products or services of SBV (for example My SBV) balancing in order to distribute to the relevant parties as per their requirements
Instruct Finance on cash holdings with regards to the Treasury function linked to the new MySBV solution
Provide customer support
Analyse and resolve client queries within the agreed timeframes (SLA)
Escalate more complex matters to the National Balancing and Recon Manager
Support to internal stakeholders
Conduct audit reports for stakeholders
Conduct monthly audits for centre management
Compile centre reporting for submission to the National Balancing and Recon Manager
Provide daily reporting on the status of balances per centre
Compile contingency plans for balancing
Develop, in conjunction with the relevant parties, contingency plans for all of the different balancing section (products or services of SBV (for example My SBV)) problems
Communicate revised or new plans through to Senior Management and centre management
Responsible for the due diligence for merges and acquisitions relating to ATM recon function
Analyse the current process identifying potential risks and recommending mitigating actions
Design and establish a customized recon solution
Draft and finalise the internal SLA
Operationalize the recon function during the take on and attend to complex matters
Monitor and track progress and escalate to the National Balancing and Recon Manager
Accurate Float calculation on COH General Ledgers
Monitor and confirm that the GL figures as supplied by the Cash centres in the Float template are accurate every month
Guide cash centres where gaps are identified and understand what to adjust for in terms of float adjustments
Validate all needed adjustments that are done to the float
Communicate adjustments to relevant Banks
Confirm that all four Banks agree to adjusted float balances monthly
Adhere to corporate governance
Co-ordinate the timeous provision of information and submissions for External and Internal audit processes
Verify that the correct process and procedures in the departments within one’s area of responsibility, are complied with by conducting audits on a regular basis
Review current policies and procedures relevant to one’s area of responsibility and update as and when required
Draft new policies and procedures relevant to one’s area of responsibility as and when required and submit to the Senior Finance Manager for approval
Responsible for the review and maintenance of accounting policies that are compliant with IFRS and companies act and verify that the policies are applied correctly and consistentl
Drive standards across the operations i.e. policies, procedures, culture
Subscribe and align to SBV Services' ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards, ensuring the department’s processes and quality management system is at all times in compliance with the standard.
Support SBVs ESG journey, reporting on and managing the ESG requirements to ensure a positive reflection and outcome.
People Management
Provide leadership to employees within SBV and provide strategic and operational oversight of one’s department.
Capacitate the department by ensuring that the team structure is maintained, appropriately recruited, and selected.
Creates a conducive environment which translates into productivity and high morale within SBV.
Leading the focus on talent to instil value creation for high value contributors.
Preside over disciplinary hearings on behalf of SBV in alignment with statutory requirements and the policies & procedures of SBV.
Be an advocate for SBV’s Talent Management Process
Adhere to legislative requirements, company policies and procedures in respect of employment Health and safety practices.
In relation to continuous improvement partner with Organisational Development to identify and possibly develop applicable training material or interventions that will provide future fit SBV employees.
Drive the organisation culture
Drive the department’s values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission.
Lead as an Ambassador and executor of Change
Act as a change management architect in periods of change to ensure business continuity.
Manage the integration of business units into a seamless end to end solution for customers.
Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures as they occur, addressing or escalating matters/ concerns to the SME’s (subject matter experts) when required.
Facilitate the necessary presentations, workshops, or forums to ensure consistent and accurate communication is given across one’s portfolio.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements: Work Experience
4 Years’ experience within a balancing and recon of which;
2 Years management of staff experience
Exposure to a Reporting system at an advanced level
MS Office with advanced Excel skill
Experience in an accounting role within the banking / cash processing industry advantageous
Minimum Requirements: Education
Bcom Degree in Accounting
Behavioural Competencies Required
Analytical and Critical Thinking Ability: Ability to gather sufficient data to understand a problem, to look at a situation from different perspectives, to be able to break a problem into smal...
About the Company
At SBV, we are concerned with more than money. Our business is about protecting and enhancing human lives, keeping cash in the economy flowing, and serving our customers’ needs with the greatest attention. We have built an exceptional track record of fulfilling these objectives since 1986 and we're committed to the sustainable growth of our business, ethical governance and making a positive contribution to communities across Africa. As a key enabler for cash availability and cash infrastructure within the economy, SBV prote... Know more
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