Team Leader - Reconciliation Operations

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Leader - Reconciliation Operations to join our dynamic team. This critical role involves leading and managing all aspects of reconciliation operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. As a Reconciliation Operations Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting various internal departments.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in banking or finance operations, with a keen eye for detail and exceptional problem-solving abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to leverage their expertise in a 100% work-from-home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation processes, ensuring adherence to strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Handle a diverse range of reconciliation accounts, including General Ledger (GL), Nostro/Vostro, settlement, clearing, suspense, stock/unit holding, and payment accounts.
• Proactively investigate reconciliation breaks, identify root causes, resolve discrepancies, and escalate high-risk or aged items as necessary.
• Manage journal adjustments, facilitate month-end closing procedures, prepare comprehensive MIS reports, and maintain meticulous audit documentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and operational risk policies to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Treasury, Payments, Banking Operations, and Technology to streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Commerce, or a closely related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in banking, finance, payments, reconciliation, trade settlements, or wealth operations.
• Profound knowledge of accounting principles, GL postings, banking systems, and trade settlement processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and robust data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems, Core Banking systems, GL tools, settlement platforms, or specialized reconciliation tools.
• Strong analytical acumen, excellent communication skills, proven stakeholder management capabilities, and superior problem-solving abilities.
• Preferred: Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or an equivalent qualification.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead a critical function in reconciliation operations from a 100% remote setting.
• A challenging and rewarding role that fosters professional growth and skill development.
• Exposure to diverse financial operations and collaborative work with various internal teams.