Reconciliation Officer
About the role
Additional Information
Exinity is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Company Description
In the fast-growing economies of the world, there's a new generation of ambitious younger people eager to gain financial independence and we’re here to make this potential a reality by empowering them with the Freedom to Succeed.
We empower them with guidance, tools, and easy market access so they can trade and invest with confidence. We aim to make our clients their own wealth manager: empowered to create investment strategies and make investment decisions effortlessly, in their own time, on their own terms, in their own way.
Founded in 1998 to offer online trading for retail clients, the Exinity Group is now over 25 years old and has provided leveraged trading to over 2 million customers through our global power brands, including FXTM and Nemo, giving them access to equity, commodity and FX markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Exinity is an energetic and diverse company with central offices in the UAE, Cyprus and the UK, plus a number of smaller hubs globally. We’re always looking for talented individuals to join us. ‘Freedom to Succeed’ is not just a promise we make to our clients and partners, but to our people too. We’ll help you develop a range of skills, take on early responsibility, and enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling career with a fast-growing, dynamic company.
Job Description
As a Reconciliation Officer, you will be responsible for daily reconciliations, investigating variances, and ensuring accurate recording of client funds in the accounting system. Your role supports financial accuracy and integrity, playing a critical part in tracking costs and identifying discrepancies. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of finance are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Reconciliations: Perform daily reconciliations of accounts and client funds, ensuring accurate and timely matching of records within the accounting system.
Variance Analysis: Investigate discrepancies and variances in financial accounts, identify root causes, and follow up with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution.
Data Entry & Documentation: Accurately record and update financial information, ensuring complete and well-organised supporting documentation for compliance and audits.
Reporting: Prepare regular reconciliation reports, highlight significant discrepancies, and provide analysis to support informed financial decision-making.
Process Improvement: Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve reconciliation processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
Collaboration: Work closely with all Finance departments, Operations and other relevant teams to complete external audits, resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience:
At least 1-2 years of experience in reconciliation, accounting, or financial analysis.
Familiarity with reconciliation processes, data entry, and variance analysis in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in accounting and financial software, such as SAP, or similar systems.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions).
Experience with MRS (Methodos Reconciliation System) or similar reconciliation tools.
Knowledge of reconciliation tools and systems is a plus.
Certification:
ACCA certification or progress toward ACCA is a strong advantage.
Other professional certifications, such as CPA or CFA, are also beneficial.
Soft Skills:
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify discrepancies.
Effective communication skills to work with finance teams and explain findings.