Banking Team Leader Gauteng

Boardroom Appointments is actively recruiting for a Banking Team Leader position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng

Financial professionals like Banking Team Leader are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Banking Team Leader position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional financial service? Our client, a leading organisation within the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Banking Team Leader to lead its Finance Banking team and oversee the day-to-day banking operations while driving process improvements, ensuring financial accuracy, and building strong stakeholder relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys combining operational management with people development in a fast-paced finance environment.

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Banking team. Oversee daily cash planning, insurance receipt processing, and allocation of insurance receipts. Manage the processing and approval of local and foreign payments. Review and approve accounting journals. Oversee business credit card expenditure reporting and reconciliations. Administer online banking platforms and provide first-line support to online banking users. Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting, including the review of bank and clearing account reconciliations. Prepare and maintain bank reconciliation dashboards, monitor ageing balances, and drive corrective actions. Prepare monthly VAT reporting and VAT201 submissions. Coordinate and manage year-end audit deliverables. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls. Identify and implement improvements to finance systems, tools, and operational processes to drive efficiency and accuracy. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, banking institutions, insurance partners, and external auditors. Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance Banking team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence. Provide operational support to senior finance leadership as required.

Minimum Requirements

BCom Degree. Minimum 5 years' experience within financial operations and/or banking. Minimum 3 years' experience managing and leading a team. Experience implementing financial processes and operational improvements. Knowledge of accounting systems, with SAP experience being advantageous.

Key Competencies

Financial Operations Banking Administration Cash Management Bank Reconciliations Accounting Journals VAT Reporting Audit Management Financial Controls Process Improvement Leadership & Coaching Stakeholder Management Problem Solving & Analytical Skills Attention to Detail Customer Focus Adaptability Delegation Emotional Intelligence