Reconciliation Officer

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and proactive Reconciliation Officer to join our Finance team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong experience within the Forex / Financial Services industry and will play a key role in overseeing reconciliation operations, monitoring reconciliation activities across the reconciliation function, and supporting month-end financial processes.This role requires someone with strong operational reconciliation knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and entities. The successful candidate will act as a key control point within the reconciliation function and support the improvement of processes, reporting, and operational oversight.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee reconciliation activities across client funds, bank accounts, PSPs, merchant accounts, and platform balancesReview reconciliation outputs and ensure discrepancies, breaks, and outstanding items are properly investigated and resolvedMonitor reconciliation progress across entities and ensure timely completion of daily and month-end deliverablesReview month-end reconciliation files and supporting schedules prior to management reportingCoordinate with internal teams to resolve reconciliation discrepancies and operational issuesSupport the implementation and improvement of reconciliation controls, reporting processes, and ownership structuresIdentify operational risks, process gaps, and control weaknesses, and escalate where necessaryAssist with month-end and year-end processesSupport audit requests and preparation of reconciliation supporting documentationProvide hands-on support with reconciliation tasks where requiredKey RequirementsDegree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldMinimum 3–5 years of experience in reconciliations within Forex / CFDs, Banking, EMI, PSP, or Financial Services environmentStrong understanding of reconciliation processes (client funds, PSPs, bank accounts)Experience working with high-volume transactions and multiple payment providersStrong understanding of month-end reconciliation and financial close processesStrong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis)Experience with reconciliation systems/tools is considered an advantageAbility to work independently and take ownership of tasksStrong communication skills in English