About the Role
We are looking for a Cash Control Accountant to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Cash Control function and ensure effective financial management across our leisure facilities. The role is responsible for supervising daily cash operations, preparing cash replenishment requests, updating foreign currency rates, processing journal entries, and supporting the monthly closing process. The Cash Control Accountant will also support the Manager with internal and external audits, ensure compliance with internal controls and policies, review and report cash variances, and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, operational teams, banking partners, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate cash-related accounting and financial reporting.
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Key Responsibilities
Cash Control Operations
- Supervise the daily cash handling activities of Cash Operations Specialists.
- Monitor cash movements and ensure proper cash handling practices and allocation.
- Coordinate with banks on cash-related matters and issues.
- Review daily reconciliations submitted by Cash Operations Specialists.
- Maintain close coordination with internal departments and external parties to resolve cash-related issues.
Cash Control Reporting
- Prepare weekly and monthly cash and sales reports.
- Analyze cash variances and identify trends.
- Follow up with department supervisors on reported variances and discrepancies.
- Prepare ad hoc reports as required by senior management.
- Support departmental reporting requirements and ensure data accuracy.
Cash Control Accounting
- Prepare and post cash-related journal entries.
- Oversee the reconciliation of all cash-related accounts.
- Collaborate with Accounting teams during period-end and month-end closing.
- Review identified account discrepancies and recommend necessary adjustments.
- Complete month-end balance sheet schedules.
- Prepare reports and supporting documentation required for internal and external audits.
Controls & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, procedures, and policies.
- Identify and report potential areas of risk within cash operations to management.
- Ensure regular spot audit checks are conducted accurately and appropriately.
System Management
- Troubleshoot cash management system issues and escalate them when required.
- Identify system errors and areas for improvement to support a robust and efficient cash control environment.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Higher Secondary qualification or Diploma.
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional Finance or Accounting qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in Finance, Accounting, or Banking.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience within a cash-handling environment.
Knowledge & Technical Skills
Essential
- Experience working with Oracle, including Cash Management and AP modules.
- Experience working with OMNI and InfoGenesis.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
