Finance Operations - Reconciliation Lead

Hala; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive and diverse culture

Highly competitive compensation packages

Personal development opportunities

Flexible work setups

Annual learning stipend

Job summary

Hala in Riyadh is seeking a Banking Reconciliation Specialist to support various departments in addressing customer issues and leading reconciliation processes. You will ensure timely and accurate summary reports and collaborate across teams to resolve any risks or customer claims.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, 5-8 years of experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and is fluent in English and Arabic. Hala offers a hybrid work culture and competitive compensation packages.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of experience in a similar role
• Education can be replaced by years of experience

Responsibilities

• Support other departments to fix customers’ issues
• Lead reconciliation and balancing analysis on accounts
• Ensure timely generation of reconciliation reports
• Investigate transactions and customer claims
• Collaborate with Digital, Safeguarding, and Customer Care teams
• Implement process improvements for reconciliation processes
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for a financial institution

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools

Fluent in English and Arabic

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting‑edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent fields of studies

The education levels can be replaced by years of experience.

Experience

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in a similar role

Skills

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools and computerized ledger system
• Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred

Core Competencies

• Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level – INTERMEDIATE
• Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level - INTERMEDIATE
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level – INTERMEDIATE
• Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - INTERMEDIATE

Job Specific

• Support the other departments to fix the customers’ issues
• Lead the reconciliation and balancing analysis on pool accounts and customer transactions
• Ensure accurate summary reconciliation reports are generated in a timely manner and highlight required actions
• Take proper actions as required including investigating transactions, bank interface issues, or customer claims
• Work closely with other departments, especially with the Digital, Safeguarding, and Customer Care to resolve any reconciliation or customer claim issues
• Resolve promptly and/or escalate any risks not addressed
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency and accuracy of daily and periodic reconciliation processes
• Ensure reconciliation controls and processes are up to date
• Coordinate to collect data, check its integrity and summarize it
• Run models, verify their applicability, analyze them then communicate results
• Maintain and upgrade knowledge of the core aspects of banking and accounting reconciliation
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for a financial institution
• Perform ad-hoc requests and special projects

What We Offer

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper‑growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.