Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Management Accounting, or any other accounting or finance related course
- Basic understanding of accounting principles for cash transactions
- Strong critical and analytical skills to investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and company records
- Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel for managing data, using formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP for reconciliation tasks
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy when reconciling bank transactions, verifying balances, and identifying discrepancies
- Ability to clearly explain reconciliation issues and work collaboratively with other departments to resolve problems
- Familiarity with banking terminology and processes (e.g., deposits, withdrawals, interest, bank charges, and transfers)
- Ability to track and reconcile various types of banking transactions, ensuring all are recorded accurately in the company’s accounts
Key Responsibilities
- Bank Reconciliation
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliation reports, summarizing any differences, and ensuring that all discrepancies are explained and resolved
- Identify discrepancies between the company’s records and bank statements, investigate the cause of differences, and resolve issues promptly
- Transaction Verification
- Ensure that all payments and receipts are properly reflected in the accounting system and are in line with bank records
- Track disbursements reflected in bank statement as well as outstanding checks and ensure they are appropriately accounted for
- Maintain Communication with Internal Teams
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Disbursement Team, Treasury Department) to resolve discrepancies related to missing payments, deposits, or bank fees
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure that any adjustments or issues found during reconciliation are promptly addressed and recorded
- Investigate and Resolve Discrepancies
- Investigate any discrepancies or errors identified in the bank reconciliation process, such as missing transactions, incorrect amounts, or timing issues
- Reporting and Documentation
- Document and maintain reconciliation records for audit purposes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulatory standards
- Assist with Month-End and Year-End Close
- Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring all bank transactions are reconciled and posted on time
- Assist in preparing financial statements by providing accurate reconciled bank account balances for inclusion in reports
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate