Role Overview

iStore is looking for an experienced Cashbook Controller to join our high-volume, fast-paced Finance Shared Services team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reconciliation of cash transactions across the Group.

The successful candidate will take ownership of bank and cashbook reconciliations, suspense accounts, and settlement controls, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently. This role suits someone who is detail-driven, deadline-focused, and confident working in a complex, high-transaction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and reconcile bank statements on a daily and monthly basis
• Analyse and reconcile bank cashbooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Monitor, analyse, and clear cash suspense accounts timeously
• Reconcile and balance sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
• Assist with the preparation and finalisation of monthly consolidated bank reconciliations
• Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items and settlement differences
• Liaise effectively with Accountants, Banks, Sales Teams, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to resolve queries and discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
• Proactively identify risks, trends, or process gaps and recommend improvements
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification – BCom or equivalent (advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Cashbook Controller or similar finance role

• Strong reconciliation experience is critical
• Candidates with Credit Control or Accounts Payable experience will be considered, provided they demonstrate strong reconciliation skills and problem-solving ability
  
  

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across finance and business teams
• Advanced Excel skills and general computer literacy
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery and resolution
• Disciplined, structured, and able to work under pressure
• High levels of efficiency and accountability
• Ability to proactively identify risks and resolve issues before escalation
  Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment