Balance Sheet Reconciliation Specialist

Balance Sheet Reconciliation Specialist

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 2 - 5 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Balance Sheet Reconciliation Specialist to manage monthly reconciliations across the organisation's balance sheet accounts. The successful candidate will ensure that account balances are accurate, supported by appropriate documentation, and reconciled within established timelines. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to investigate discrepancies, and a proactive approach to resolving outstanding reconciling items.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare and complete monthly reconciliations across assigned balance sheet accounts.

• Reconcile general ledger balances against supporting schedules, sub-ledgers, bank statements, and other relevant records.

• Ensure reconciliations are accurate, complete, properly documented, and submitted within agreed deadlines.

• Identify accounts requiring additional investigation or corrective action.

• Investigation & Resolution of Discrepancies

• Investigate reconciling items, unusual balances, and inconsistencies in financial records.

• Identify the root causes of discrepancies and coordinate their timely resolution.

• Follow up with relevant finance teams and other departments on outstanding items.

• Escalate unresolved, aged, or material discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.

• Financial Records & Documentation

• Maintain clear reconciliation schedules, supporting documents, and audit trails.

• Ensure all account balances are supported by appropriate evidence.

• Track outstanding reconciling items and maintain an accurate record of their status.

• Support internal and external audit requests relating to balance sheet accounts.

• Financial Controls & Process Improvement

• Identify weaknesses in reconciliation procedures and recommend improvements.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting deadlines.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Assist with reviewing account balances to identify unusual movements or potential errors before financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, or balance sheet reconciliations.

• Practical experience preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations across multiple accounts.

• Good understanding of general ledger accounts, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and accounting principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• High levels of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.

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