Reconciliation Officer

Excel and Grace Consulting is a results-driven business consulting firm that provides strategic solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria and several international markets. With more than 18 years of experience and certification from the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (CMC-Global), the organization is seeking a meticulous Reconciliation Officer to ensure financial transaction accuracy and maintain strong financial controls within its operations.

The Reconciliation Officer will be responsible for reviewing and reconciling financial transactions to ensure they are accurate, complete, and properly recorded. The role requires careful monitoring of savings, loan, and operational accounts while quickly identifying and resolving discrepancies across financial records and platforms.

Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly transactions across cash, bank accounts, POS, transfers, field agents, and digital platforms

Compare field agents’ collections with bank statements, system records, and savings registers

Verify savings deposits, loan repayments, charges, and other inflows before confirmation and posting

Detect, document, and escalate discrepancies, shortages, excesses, or missing entries promptly

Investigate reconciliation differences and provide clear explanations supported by evidence

Collaborate with Accounts, Operations, and Field Supervisors to resolve reconciliation issues

Maintain organized reconciliation schedules, registers, and supporting documentation

Prepare and submit reconciliation reports to management within approved timelines

Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and procedures

Support internal and external audits by providing accurate reconciliation records

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Timely completion of daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations

Reduction in unresolved discrepancies and reconciliation backlog

High accuracy rate of reconciled transactions

Prompt identification and resolution of discrepancies

Quality and clarity of reconciliation reports submitted to management

Compliance with financial control policies and audit standards

*Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV

Strong numerical accuracy and keen attention to detail

High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to analyze financial records, statements, and reports

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong investigative and problem-solving ability

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Basic knowledge of thrift, cooperative, microfinance, or financial operations is an added advantage

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Performance-based rewards