Reconciliations Analyst

India

Key accountabilities

Technical

Assure timely clearance of queries from business owners and customers
Prepare month and reconciliations in accordance with policy
Manage reconciliation of POS and on line transactions impacting both bank and control accounts
Ensure items are being escalated in accordance with agreed procedures
Participate in team meetings
Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
Examining variances via reconciliation system Dream and SAP
Manual matching (including automatic allocation)
Contact branch/3rd party/Travelex team to resolve variances

Relationship management

Develop sound professional working relationships with Reconciliations colleagues, Resolutions data analysts, business staff and management
Develop sound professional working relationships with the business, 3rd parties and Travelex teams across the business to improve the investigation and resolution process

Communication

Proactive and regular communications with the business and other areas of Finance whose work impacts, or depends upon the Reconciliations team
Actively communicate and seek feedback from colleagues and customers
Be supportive and encourage support for “people initiatives” e.g. Your Voice, Travelex Awards etc
Play a participative part in Team Briefs
Be proactive in the provision of feedback and the delivery of ideas to develop and improve Travelex Finance services, in particular those within the Reconciliation team
Ensure feedback to line manager outlining general activities of role and ‘how we are doing’

General

Undertakes any necessary training associated with the duties of the post and participates in training and development procedures
Complies with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilities
Maintains confidentiality and observes data protection guidelines
Manage expenses in accordance with Company Expense Policy
Carries out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability

Essential

B.com /PG/MBA with good understand of accounting and reconciliations
Experience of working in fast paced / Global finance department. Prior experience working in shared service environment with an on/offshore presence is preferred
At least 3-4 years of work experience in a similar environment for analyst and 5-6 years for senior analysts
Able to demonstrate proven experience at this level within a similar financial environment
Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Experience of financial services/banking with an understanding of basic bookkeeping
Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
Local language skills to interact with relevant 3rd parties/Travelex team/branch to resolve reconciliation
Ability to maintain accuracy - key when confirming incoming value
High attention to detail
Ability to resolve issues to conclusion
Demonstrable experience of resolving variances
Experience of using reconciliation systems

Desirable