Financial Settlement Controller

Overview

Implement banking reconciliation processes in SAP for CBS core banking system transactions, configuring and managing reconciliation workflows for complex payment systems including CB, SWIFT, SDD, and cards. Oversee end-to-end Core Banking System reconciliation process by coordinating the different departments involved (Bank operation, ledger, and treasury). Analyze the discrepancies detected on second-level control with Treasury and Bank Operations team. Be proactive by offering innovative solutions for the Core Banking System reconciliation process on the finance side (including the monitoring of internal accounts, suspense accounts, and operational accounts). Support the Finance team in the implementation of the accounting allocation rules of the Core Banking System transactions as part of a new ERP project. Organize and prioritize reconciliation work to prevent backlogs while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and accuracy under pressure including suspense accounts.

Responsibilities

• Implement banking reconciliation processes in SAP for CBS core banking system transactions, configuring and managing reconciliation workflows for complex payment systems including CB, SWIFT, SDD, and cards
• Oversee end-to-end Core Banking System reconciliation process by coordinating the different departments involved (Bank operation, ledger, and treasury)
• Analyze the discrepancies detected on second-level control with Treasury and Bank Operations team
• Be proactive by offering innovative solutions for the Core Banking System reconciliation process on the finance side (including the monitoring of internal accounts, suspense accounts, and operational accounts)
• Support the Finance team in the implementation of the accounting allocation rules of the Core Banking System transactions as part of a new ERP project
• Organize and prioritize reconciliation work to prevent backlogs while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and accuracy under pressure including suspense accounts

Requirements

• At least ~3 to 5 years of experience in the Banking industry with hands-on banking reconciliation experience
• SAP experience with ERP system implementation, particularly in configuring reconciliation processes
• Strong understanding of banking systems and accounting processes, with experience in retail banking and payment systems (CB, SWIFT, SDD, cards)
• Proficiency in bank-specific reconciliation processes and cash flow management
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to coordinate with various departments. French highly appreciated.

Soft & Hard Skills

• banking reconciliation
• SAP
• ERP implementation
• reconciliation workflows
• payment systems
• cash flow management
• accounting allocation rules
• discrepancy analysis
• internal accounts monitoring
• suspense accounts management
• communication skills
• coordination
• attention to detail
• problem-solving
• proactivity
• organizational skills
• ability to work under pressure