Vendor Reconciliation Specialist Job at an Innovative Blue-Chip Company

CornerStone Staffing - Our client, an innovative blue-chip company,  is looking to engage dynamic, self- motivated individuals to fill the position below:     Job Title: Vendor Reconciliation Specialist Location: Lagos Job Description

• Working within the Vendor Management team, the Vendor Reconciliation Specialist is responsible for the processing and payment of large volume of external vendor reimbursements according to Service Level timing.

• Perform periodic settlements of Vendor's balances considering all the documents and transactions applicable for the period.
• Assist with risk management and the on-going monitoring of performance SLAs for the vendor team
• Responsible for applying judgment and discretion as they ensure the validity and appropriateness of each payment they process
• Review vendor invoices and provide Finance with insights into billing variances.
• Manage effective communication and cooperate with internal departments (Finance / Treasury / Operations)
• Participate in, and at times lead, daily huddles between the Finance Group and vendor team to discuss priorities for the day, issues identified and review daily processing metrics

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high volume environment, preferably in the area of Audit, Accounts Payable or Treasury.
• A business-related bachelor's degree (or higher) preferably in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University.
• Master's Degree is a plus
• ACA or ACCA qualifications
• Previous experience within a Reconciliation, Cash Control, or Settlement environment

• Able to summarize facts, variables, alternatives, and potential outcomes to assist decisions-making.
• Demonstrates a big picture understanding of the business, its interrelationships and priorities.
• Demonstrates a willingness to examine own position and accept input from others.
• Demonstrates strong project management capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with proven ability to question assumptions and identify opportunities within existing practices and results driven.