Banking Team Leader

Bryte Insurance

2026/05/05   Johannesburg

Job Ref #: BI-284
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
To manage the daily operations of the Finance Banking team. You are required to create operational efficiencies.Build relationships by prioritising service to stakeholders; and to champion the Finance culture of excellence. This role reports into the Head of Financial Operations.
Job Description

To manage the daily operations of the Finance Banking team. You are required to create operational efficiencies.Build relationships by prioritising service to stakeholders; and to champion the Finance culture of excellence. This role reports into the Head of Financial Operations. 

Job Requirements

Key tasks and accountabilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Banking team, managing deliverables in accordance with team targets.
  • Daily cash planning
  • Processing and allocation of insurance receipts
  • Processing and approval of local and foreign payments
  • Processing accounting journals
  • Business credit card expenditure reporting and reconciliation
  • Banking platform administration and first line support for online banking users
  • Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting within set deadlines, ensuring completeness and integrity of data
  •  Review bank and clearing account reconciliations
  • Preparation of the bank reconciliation dashboard, reporting on ageing of balances and progress of
  • corrective actions, in accordance with team targets
  • Monthly VAT reporting and preparation of VAT201 submissions to SARS
  • Manage year-end audit deliverables
  •  Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures
  •  Identify and implement improvements to finance systems, tools and processes to drive efficiency and accuracy
  • Nurture relationships within the Finance Banking team and facilitate individual growth through effective mentoring and leadership
  • General assistance provided to Head of Financial Operations or Finance Manco, as required

 

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholders include

  • Bryte underwriting, sales, claims and finance teams
  • Bryte Finance management
  • Bryte insurance partners (external)
  • Banking institutions (external)
  • Internal and external auditors 

Qualification(s) and experience

  • BCOM Degree
  • 5 years relevant work experience within financial operations and / or banking
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience of managing others
  • Experience in process implementation 
  • Understanding of accounting systems and software beneficial (i.e. SAP) 

Skills

  • Attention to detail (i.e. accuracy of journals)
  • Problem solving and analytical abilities
  • Audit Management
  • Adaptability
  • Delegation
  • Strong customer focus
  • Supportive leader who displays emotional intelligence.

 

Closing date : 13 May 2026