Role purpose

The job holder will be responsible for investigating, resolving and escalating any variances in the reconciliations bank, cash in-transit, control and accounts receivable  reconciliationsThey will use their knowledge of business and Travelex processes to resolve variances through contacting internal and external stakeholders including Banks and complete relevant General Ledger OutputThe role will report into the reconciliations lead

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 meetingsIdentify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.Examining variances via reconciliation system or coda or TLMManual 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 managementDevelop 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 teamActively communicate and seek feedback from colleagues and customersBe supportive and encourage support for “people initiatives” e.g. Your Voice, Travelex Awards etcPlay a participative part in Team BriefsBe 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 proceduresComplies with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilitiesMaintains confidentiality and observes data protection guidelinesManage expenses in accordance with Company Expense PolicyCarries out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability

Essential

B.com /PG/MBA with good understand of accounting and reconciliationsExperience 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 analystsAble to demonstrate proven experience at this level within a similar financial environmentAbility to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholdersExperience of financial services/banking with an understanding of basic bookkeepingAbility to deliver to tight deadlinesLocal language skills to interact with relevant 3rd parties/Travelex team/branch to resolve reconciliationAbility to maintain accuracy - key when confirming incoming valueHigh attention to detailAbility to resolve issues to conclusionDemonstrable experience of resolving variancesExperience of using reconciliation systems

Desirable

Excellent understanding of upstream systems and core Travelex reconciliations systems