Reconciliation officer

How you'll help us achieve it:

Wave is now the largest financial institution in Senegal, with over 7 million users. And we’re still just at the beginning of our product roadmap and the impact we can have on people’s everyday lives.

As a Reconciliation Officer, you will play a vital role in streamlining our financial operations by meticulously managing reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining the integrity of our records. By collaborating with diverse teams, your expertise will optimize procedures and enhance operational efficiency.

In this role, you'll:

Perform thorough bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between our internal balances and bank statements.

Evaluate and handle agent e-float purchases accurately.

Process Partner wallet funding transactions efficiently.

Meticulously examine each transaction to verify exact amounts and promptly investigate any discrepancies.

Conduct daily reconciliation of bank transactions.

Align banks with corresponding bank agent IDs for accurate tracking.

Record daily and monthly bank fees meticulously.

Identify and investigate any discrepancies or balance differences promptly.

Support the Reconciliation Manager in implementing various projects.

Undertake ad hoc tasks as required.

Key details

Location: You'll work from our office in Abidjan.

Work authorization in Côte d'Ivoire is required.

This is a permanent position.

Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula.

We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents.

We support working parents - we offer 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers, in addition to subsidized child care when they return to work.

Airtime reimbursement.

Free food and a beautiful office space.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in English and French.

Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline.

Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a similar role.

Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals.

Attention to detail and accuracy in reconciling financial data.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

You might be a good fit if you

Possess foundational knowledge and practical experience in basic bookkeeping or accounting principles.

Demonstrate proficiency with technology, including using Google Sheets, Excel, and similar software tools.

Showcase a strong ability to adhere to deadlines.

Have the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently and effectively.

Exhibit a strong acumen for accountancy and numerical precision.

Display exceptional attention to detail in all tasks and responsibilities.

Show self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset within a team-oriented environment.

Have experience in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.