Finance Executive, AP & AR & Financial Operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable (AP):

1. Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including vendor invoice verification, approval workflows, and timely payment disbursements.
2. Reconcile vendor and supplier accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with banking policies.
3. Ensure adherence to internal controls and banking regulations when processing payments and managing funds.

• Accounts Receivable (AR):

1. Manage the AR process, ensuring timely collections, credit control.
2. Monitor accounts for overdue payments, initiate collection efforts, and maintain an accurate aging report.
3. Ensure compliance with accounting regulations when handling customer payments and financial transactions.

• Bank Reconciliation & Financial Entry:

1. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, ensuring that all transactions align with the general ledger.
2. Process financial data entries for payment records, deposits, withdrawals, and other transactions, ensuring strict adherence to banking industry standards.
3. Investigate discrepancies between bank statements and internal records, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance:

1. Assist in the preparation of regular financial reports, cash flow analysis, and bank account summaries for senior management.
2. Ensure all financial processes comply with banking regulations, including reporting and documentation for audits.
3. Support external audits and regulatory examinations by providing accurate financial data and reconciliation reports.

• Process Improvement:

1. Continuously assess and improve financial processes, leveraging industry best practices for efficiency in AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and implement automation where possible, ensuring compliance with banking standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance operations with a focus on AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements related to financial transactions.
• Expertise in using banking-specific accounting systems and financial management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle,or industry-standard platforms).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with advanced skills in financial analysis and data manipulation.
• High attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work within strict deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Understanding of internal controls and risk management in Banking / Fintech industries.