This role is focused on executing complex account reconciliations under the close guidance of external auditors. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in resolving historical accounting discrepancies by methodically reconciling accounts and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
Key Responsibilities
Perform complex reconciliations across multiple accounts.
Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and identify outstanding variances.
Review and reconcile grant accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Reconcile multi-currency transactions and investigate discrepancies.
Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the General Ledger and resolve mismatches.
Clean and validate financial data to support accurate financial reporting.
Prepare reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for audit review.
Work closely with external auditors, implementing reconciliation tasks in line with agreed priorities.
Escalate unresolved issues and provide regular progress updates.
Maintain accurate records and ensure all reconciliations are fully documented.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
Able to focus on detailed reconciliation work without losing accuracy.
Strong work ethic with the ability to manage high volumes of reconciliation tasks.
Able to work collaboratively under close guidance and meet tight deadlines.