Bank Administration

Job Description

Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Bank Administrator for its head office in Midrand. The successful candidate will be responsible for recording all supplier payments in the banking systems, following Dis-Chem’s standard operating procedures, and maintaining an accurate data recording system.

Minimum Requirements…
Required:

• High School Diploma
• 2-3 years of experience in fixed assets and banking systems
  Preferred:
• Experience with SAP
• Relevant accounting qualification

Job Specifications…

Bank Administration:

• Accurately record all bank payments.
• Verify the accounts of all new beneficiaries and report any discrepancies to management.
• Ensure new beneficiaries are correctly registered in the banking system, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Fixed Asset Functions:

• When assets are paid for using petty cash, transfer the asset from the Asset Control account to the corresponding asset account (ABSO).
• Accurately record deposit and final payment invoices in the appropriate vendor account within the established timeframe.
• Once final payment invoices are recorded in the vendor account, transfer the deposits to the actual assets.
• When recording intercompany asset invoices in vendor accounts, complete the asset transfer to the appropriate company.
• Back up assets to safeguard information.
• Ensure the Asset Control account is closed according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure depreciation calculations are completed before the established deadlines.

Inventory Records:

• Maintain perpetual inventory records by collecting inventory data, completing required forms/records, and entering, deleting, and correcting inventory.

• Reconcile all company codes and fixed asset records with the General Ledger.

• Print all relevant documents for reconciling cost and accumulated depreciation with the General Ledger.
  Customer Service:
• Ensure frequent communication, both verbal and written, with staff and vendors regarding batch uploads to the banking system.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills…

Essential:

• Knowledge of fixed assets and banking software
• Fluent English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Strong understanding of financial accounting
• Reliable, honest, accurate, diligent, and detail-oriented
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated

Advantageous:

• Experience with banking systems
• Fluent in a second language

Special Employment Conditions…

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• South African citizenship
• Work Permit (MIE), no criminal or credit history
• Driver’s license and/or own vehicle

Compensation and Benefits…

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Pension fund
• Employee account

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE TO YOUR APPLICATION WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DEADLINE, PLEASE CONSIDER THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. The Workplace Equity Plan and objectives approved by Dis-Chem will be considered in the selection process, in line with Dis-Chem’s Workplace Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

Salary and Compensation Package

Market-competitive
About Us

The Dis-Chem Group is the fastest-growing retail pharmacy group in South Africa, with operations in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. The group was founded in 1978 with one store in Mondeor, south of Johannesburg, and has since grown to more than 200 stores.

Our headquarters are located in Midrand, Johannesburg, and we employ more than 18,500 people full-time and part-time. We believe that in today’s dynamic and ever-changing world, our people are what sets us apart from the competition. We provide training to our employees to ensure they have the best possible support to perform their jobs and develop professionally.

In 2016, Dis-Chem began trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The Group continues to be led by its founders, Ivan and Lynette Saltzman, who serve as Chief Executive and Managing Director, respectively.

We have been recognized as the best pharmacy chain in the country by Professional Management Review and voted Best Pharmacy, Best Medical Supply Store, and Best Health Store in The Star Your Choice and Pretoria News reader surveys.

In 2020, the Group was awarded Best Pharmacy, Best Health Store, and Best Toiletry Store in The Star Readers’ Choice Awards. We were also voted the most innovative health and beauty specialist in the Sunday Times Generation Next Awards 2016/2018. In 2014, we received the Leisure Options Readers Award and were voted best pharmacy brand by Readers Digest SA.

Our social responsibility program is managed through the Dis-Chem Foundation. The Foundation aims to provide care and support to improve people’s lives, easing the burden on communities, families, and friends.