Officer Reconciliations
CurrentPrepare the reconcilations as per the process and standards required in Accounting operations andreconciliations (AO&R) policy.Validate and understand the account balances including the recon/product usage and standardtransactions. Perform a detailed reconcilation, substantiation and analysis of transactions posted and identify,document all reconciling items on a timely basis within SLA ( service level agreement).Investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely… Show more Prepare the reconcilations as per the process and standards required in Accounting operations andreconciliations (AO&R) policy.Validate and understand the account balances including the recon/product usage and standardtransactions. Perform a detailed reconcilation, substantiation and analysis of transactions posted and identify,document all reconciling items on a timely basis within SLA ( service level agreement).Investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis and where mandated, prepare journals to resolve.Ensure appropriate evidence is attached/avallable to the reconcillation relating to all reconciling items asstipulated in the AO&R policy.Maintain a clear audit trail.Ensure that deadlines as identified in the SLA, for the completion of the reconciliations are met. Provideearly warning to the account reviewer and line manager of any possible failure to meet deadlines.Escalate unreconciled balances/exceptions and or issues to the Reviewer, Cost centre owner and senior management.Sign/attest the reconciliation as evidence of preparation.Develop an adequate understanding of posting to the allocated accounts.Perform filling and electronic retaining of all reconciliations and documentation as required on FSSA Shared drive/folder.Ensure that the flling is done in an orderly manner to make query handling easier.Identify and report item at risk (IAR) and balances not reconciled (BNR) and advise the account reviewer and/or the business controller of any corrective action where required. Provide clear detailed commentary for all exceptions and all IAR and BNR Raised. Confirm that journais posted to the account are in line with journai policy. Identify fraudulent transactions and escalate to management to ensure all laid down procedures and policies are adhered to at all times. Minimize risk and to prevent fraud. Collaborate and communicate openly across Accounting Operations, areas where improvements can be implemented Show less