DEPARTMENT :
Finance
VACANCY :
Merchant Reconciliation Executive
LEVEL :
Coordinator
LOCATION :
Lusaka, HQ
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure all outstanding items arising out of the reconciliation are rectified as per the established procedures and within the agreed service standards. Responsible for day-to-day M-Commerce Reconciliation & Query resolutions
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:
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• Ensure cross- border reconciliations are performed on a weekly basis.
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• Investigation and resolution of all outstanding issues on the reconciliations within 2 days.
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• Ensure timely approval of transfers with the bank to ensure settlement within the set timelines.
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• Review the daily merchant settlement reconciliation.
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• Engage with AM Ops and IT where settlement has failed and follow through for resolution.
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• Handle Merchants queries relating to settlement from Customer service and corporate team within agreed timeline.
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• Review reconciliations of Tax wallet and close reconciling items before monthly sign off by Partner.
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• Ensure any unremitted funds are processed within 24 hours.
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• Ensure that the partner wallets are sufficiently funded.
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• Support the business in ensuring that failed partner deposits are manually allocated within 24hrs.
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• Provide data and attend to queries for internal and external audits within scope.
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• Timely submission of month-end inputs and reports as per calendar.
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• Ensure journal entries and KPI data relating to above are correct.
REQUIREMENTS
Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:
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• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or final stage of ACCA, CIMA, ZICA or equivalent.
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• Good knowledge of all accounting functional areas.
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• Medium level IT literacy.
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• Advanced excel proficiency.
Relevant Experience:
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At least 2years experience and knowledge of working with commissions statements, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and/or receivables, and general ledger accounting.
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• Experience in data analytics is required.
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• System knowledge of payment platforms will be an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POST
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• Ability to work under pressure.
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• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
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• High personal standards and goal oriented.
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• Good interpersonal skills.
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• Must be a member of the Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants
CLOSING DATE:
Suitable candidates requested to apply by sending through their CV’s to
jobs@zm.airtel.com
. Closing date for receiving applications is
Wednesday, 31th July 2024
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Airtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is non-discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and/or ethnic grouping.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.