Key Responsibilities
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations of bank statements, general ledger accounts, member accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, suspense accounts and other control accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, unallocated funds, out-of-balance conditions and posting errors through appropriate follow-up and corrective entries.
• Liaise with internal departments, vendors, members and payment service providers to resolve transactional disputes, outstanding items and payment queries.
• Prepare high-quality reconciliation summaries, month-end close reports and audit-ready documentation for review by the Finance team and external auditors.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate handling of all sensitive financial data and records.
• Proactively flag recurring discrepancies, control weaknesses or systemic process gaps to the Head of Finance for further action.
• Support internal and external audit cycles by availing accurate, well-organized reconciliation schedules and supporting evidence.
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field from a recognized institution and part-qualification in CPA.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, general ledger accounting or high-volume financial reconciliation, in a similar reconciliation-focused role.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger principles and financial reconciliation best practices.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy, with the ability to independently identify, investigate and correct accounting errors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• A team player with a strong work ethic, high personal integrity and commitment to delivering accurate financial outputs.