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Standard Chartered is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Reconciliation Officer
Job ID: 434647
Job Function: Finance
Location: Lagos, Nigeria - SCB
Job Description
- Provide report and ensure completeness, validity & accuracy of the GL accounts which local finance holds ownership in line with the FCP manual.
- Maintenance of proper record and documentation of SME investments.
- Maintenance of Fixed Asset Movement schedule and fixed asset register.
- Acts as the tax remittance officer, Insurance officer and as the CBR Officer
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1.) Fixed Assets Management
- Prepare fixed assets movement schedule agreeing to the general ledger.
- Ensure proper treatment and classification of all fixed assets.
- Ensure no erroneous entries are posted into the fixed assets accounts.
- Provide documents for all additions to fixed assets.
2.) SME Investment accounting
- Prepare SME investment movement schedule monthly.
- Ensure proper tracking of income and repayment on SME investments.
- Manages the SME accounts and ensure proper record keeping and filing.
3.) GL Reconciliation & Controls
- Prepare daily Finance Suspense Reconciliation
- Prepare daily trial balance review.
- Preparation of PSGL Accounts proofs monthly
- Prepare the Fixed Assets Schedule and undertake monthly reconciliation of the fixed assets register with the ledger
- Investigate all Receivables and Payables Accounts
- Propose correcting entries to Finance Operations as required
- Investigate all unusual items of Suspense & Sundry Accounts
- Escalate outstanding items that are within FCP manual thresholds
- Process all cross border recharges and maintain proper records.
4.) Tax and Payroll Remittance
- Remit all tax and payroll deductions to the relevant tax authority before deadline.
- Obtain valid receipts and credit notes for the remittances.
5.) Insurance
- Ensure adequate insurance cover for insurable Bank Asset
- Prompt settlement of Premium due on all insurance transaction.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of a Second degree in a relevant course. Professional qualifications in Accounting and Finance e.g. ACCA, ACA plus at least five years work experience in an Accounting department of a financial institution.
- Good Analytical/writing skills
- Knowledge of PSGL Systems and general high level of computer literacy and understanding of business computing environment
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
Application Closing Date
Not Stated
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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