Reconciliation Analyst

Salt; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FinTech firm in Cape Town is seeking a Reconciliation Specialist/Analyst. Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years in financial operations, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel knowledge. The role involves investigating variances, validating transactions, and using SQL or Python to enhance workflows. This position offers a competitive salary of R25,000 - R35,000 per month with opportunities for technical growth in a high-stakes environment.

Benefits

Unparalleled technical exposure

Clear path towards Financial Analyst roles

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a financial operations/reconciliation environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Own reliable transport for on-site work in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve highly technical variances across payment channels.
• Verify and validate financial input documentation from multiple data sources.
• Use advanced Excel skills and apply or learn SQL or Python to streamline workflows.
• Assist in the preparation of reconciliation summaries and communicate issues across teams.
• Establish core financial controls and processes for the new South African entity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Reconciliation Specialist/Analyst

Our client, a leading global FinTech firm, is rapidly expanding in Cape Town. We are looking for an ambitious Reconciliation Analyst to join our team during a high‑stakes, rapid‑growth phase following a major acquisition.

This role is for a technical problem‑solver. While our transactional flow is highly automated, your expertise will be critical in handling the most complex financial exceptions. You will investigate failures and drive technical solutions to optimize efficiency.

Key Duties

• Solve Global Complexity: Investigate and resolve highly technical variances across various payment channels and bank feeds, focusing on multi‑currency flows and digital assets (crypto).
• Transaction Validation: Verify and validate financial input documentation from multiple data sources, ensuring audit‑ready records of all transactions.
• Drive Automation: Use advanced Excel skills and apply or learn SQL or Python to eliminate manual bottlenecks and permanently streamline reconciliation workflows.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Assist in the preparation of reconciliation summaries and communicate issues clearly across the finance, operations, and technical teams.
• Build Controls: Establish core financial controls and processes for the new South African entity.

Requirements

• 1–3 years’ experience in a financial operations/reconciliation environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Advantageous: Familiarity with SQL or Python and multi‑currency principles.
• Own reliable transport for on‑site work in Cape Town.

Salary

R25 000 - R35 000 per month (depending on experience)

Gain unparalleled technical exposure in a true FinTech environment with a clear path towards Financial Analyst roles.

Ready to leverage your technical skills in a high-growth finance environment? Apply today!