Reconciliations Officer for Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank
Standard Bank · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Standard Bank is looking for a detail oriented Reconciliations Officer to join their Corporate and Investment Banking team in Johannesburg on a part time contract. If you have a sharp eye for numbers and enjoy solving financial puzzles, this role gives you the chance to work with a leading bank while building your reconciliation and accounting experience.
About the role
As a Reconciliations Officer in the Reconciliations CFID team, you will play a key role in keeping the bank's financial records accurate and reliable. This is a part time contract position based in Johannesburg, working closely with internal departments and external parties.
Your day to day work will involve performing bank reconciliations, investigating variances, preparing detailed reports for audits and management, and helping with month end and year end close processes.
How to apply: You will need to submit your application through Standard Bank's official recruitment portal. Make sure all your details and documents are up to date before you apply.
Requirements
- Proven experience in reconciliation processes and financial account management
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software applications
- Solid understanding of general ledger principles and accounting practices
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to supporting documentation and external statements
- Analyze variances and investigate outstanding items to find root causes
- Prepare detailed reconciliation reports for audit and management review
- Maintain accurate records of all reconciliation activities and keep an organized filing system
- Liaise with internal departments and external parties to resolve outstanding reconciliation issues
- Monitor and track payment processing to ensure timely and accurate transaction recording
- Assist in the month end and year end close processes
- Support the implementation and maintenance of reconciliation procedures and controls
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of reconciliation processes and efficiency
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 5 November 2026 (2 days ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When you apply for this role at Standard Bank, show that you understand what reconciliations really involve. In your CV, mention specific examples of accounts you have reconciled, the volumes you handled, and any discrepancies you resolved. If you have worked with Excel pivot tables or ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, highlight that too.
During the interview, be ready to explain your approach to investigating variances and how you stay organised when working to tight deadlines. The team will want to see that you are careful, methodical, and confident with numbers. Good luck with your application.
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