Reconciliation Analyst

About the role

This role sits within the financial operations team (FinOps), as a Reconciliation Analyst for Correspondents, assisting in the review and coordination of the month and year-end reconciliations process. You will be performing reconciliations, investigating items with internal and external parties, and identifying opportunities for streamlining/automation.

As a member of FinOps team you will aim high, embrace challenges, and always do what's right; acting with integrity and building trust as you contribute to the company's technical direction and long-term decision making.

Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager - Correspondents, you will:

• Perform correspondent reconciliations in line with the timetable, process, and controls in place, using a reconciliation tool to match our data with statements received from the correspondent.
• Identify and prepare summaries of outstanding items to be queried as per the standard operating procedures.
• Liaise with FinOps colleagues, and internal teams (e.g., Network, Operations, Treasury, IT) in addition to contacting Correspondents to investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Raise and post journals to the finance system for any adjustments that may be necessary from the investigation of the reconciling items e.g., foreign exchange adjustments.
• Attend and actively participate in review meetings, giving accurate status updates on your deliverables and raising any queries or issues.
• Flag if there are any improvements that could make the process or reporting more efficient or improve controls.
• Support your manager and colleagues with any internal or external audit requests.
• Participate in any ad hoc tasks as necessary e.g., reporting or projects.

What we're looking for from you...

Degree in Finance with 3 years' experience in any one of the following areas:

• Reconciliations, Audit/Accounts preparation, working in a shared-service center, forensic accounting.
• Accustomed to working with large balance sheet reconciliations using a reconciliation tool.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to completion of your deliverables.
• Team player with well-developed communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to work to a deadline, flex with any plan changes, and flag any potential conflicting priorities.
• Strong Excel skills and understanding of bookkeeping.
• Relevant sector experience is advantageous.