Manager, Reconciliations

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To lead and manage the Reconciliations team ensuring the effective oversight, investigation, and resolution of complex reconciliation breaks, queries, and escalations. The role is responsible for mitigating operational and financial risk through the timely resolution of outstanding items, strengthening controls, and maintaining the integrity of the Bank's financial records and reconciliation processes.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Professional certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K ) or ACCA

Knowledge of Machine learning ,SQL/Python and use of large language models is an added advantage

Experience Required
8-10 Years

• Knowledge of payment systems and associated reconciliation processes.
• Strong knowledge of settlement processes, including deals, treasury, trade finance, and financial market transactions.
• Extensive experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across business, operations, finance, risk, technology, and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven ability to lead, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Proven experience using data analysis and reporting tools to drive insights, improve controls, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.

• Strong background in risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance related to reconciliations, payments, and settlement

• Experience driving operational excellence, process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and control enhancements within a complex financial services environment.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Empowering Individuals
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Banking Process & Procedures
• Cash Reconciliation
• Data Management 
• Financial Accounting
• Reconciling Financial Records
• Root Cause Analysis