Finance and Reconciliation Officer Job at Kredi Bank

Kredi bank is a full service digital bank building a one-stop shop for digital financial services in Africa. Kredi is focused on making financial service products easy to use and fully accessible to consumers. We are fully licensed by the central bank of Nigeria. We are building a platform that allows users all key aspects of their financial lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance and Reconciliation Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Finance and Reconciliation Officer to oversee financial reconciliation processes, ensure accuracy in financial records, and support overall financial operations.
• The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting decision-making through accurate data management.

Key Responsibilities
Reconciliation:

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of accounts, including bank accounts, ledger entries, and payment systems.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all financial records.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and submit regular reconciliation reports to management, highlighting trends, issues, and recommendations.
• Assist in generating financial statements and audit schedules.

Transaction Monitoring:

• Monitor and verify financial transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of all reconciled items.

Process Improvement:

• Identify inefficiencies in reconciliation processes and propose solutions to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with teams to implement best practices in financial operations.

Support Financial Operations:

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring reconciliations are completed and discrepancies resolved.
• Work closely with the accounting and finance teams to maintain general ledger accuracy.

Compliance and Audits:

• Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate and up-to-date reconciliation records.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and standards.

Qualifications and Skills
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAN) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in reconciliation, accounting, or finance-related roles.
• Experience with financial software and reconciliation tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Bank-one, PowerBI, SQL).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation techniques.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional analytical skills and a keen eye for identifying discrepancies and patterns.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving reconciliation and financial issues.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@thekredibank.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service and want to be part of a great team, please apply.