We are Hiring: Reconciliation Officer

Job Role: Reconciliation Officer
Type of employment: Contract (Renewal based on project needs and/or performance)
Employment Level: Entry Level
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Location: Nigeria (Kwara & Nasarawa)

To promote gender balance within the team, Male candidates are encouraged to apply.  

Job Objectives

• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of receipts and vendor remittances in line with payment schedules.
• Drive prompt and timely remittance of receivables, accurate recording and reconciliation of vendors’ payment across all sites.
• Ensure all filling is done sequentially, with complete documentation and all records are safely preserved.
• Promote adherence to all HHS mini-grid vendor policy and compliance with customer engagement guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Successfully onboard Vendors in line with company policies and processes and offboard as required
• Customer sensitization on payment in line with the company’s policy.
• Ensure completeness of support documents to aid reconciliation and payment of commission to vendors
• Ensure that the accurate amount was remitted to the correct bank account
• Advise all payment beneficiaries of the details of payment within a day.
• Regular reconciliation with vendors to ensure accuracy of records
• Provide support to the vendors in revenue drive in the communities.
• Assist finance managers with related transactions as the need arises.
• Ensure all records are kept accurately and adequately.
• Ensure that detailed and complete documentation of site visits within 24 hours of leaving a community is shared with the Finance manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for own continuous professional development by proactively identifying and participating in formal/informal learning opportunities
• Perform any other duties as required by the Finance Manager

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• HND/Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance/ business administration/social sciences from a reputable institution
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a similar role
• Sound IT skills, including knowledge and experience of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must have workable knowledge of rural communities in the location of preference
• Should be willing to travel to site locations at intervals
• Ability to communicate in English and location dominated language

Desirable

• Strong time management and planning skills
• Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Very high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Are you interested in this role? Click HERE to apply.