Reconciliations Accountant

Our client, a leading non-profit research institution is seeking a Reconciliations Accountant to support a major financial reconciliation and clean-up. This role is focused on executing complex account reconciliations under the close guidance of external auditors. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in resolving historical accounting discrepancies by methodically reconciling accounts and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Key Responsibilities - Perform complex reconciliations across multiple accounts. - Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and identify outstanding variances. - Review and reconcile grant accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Reconcile multi-currency transactions and investigate discrepancies. - Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the General Ledger and resolve mismatches. - Clean and validate financial data to support accurate financial reporting. - Prepare reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for audit review. - Work closely with external auditors, implementing reconciliation tasks in line with agreed priorities. - Escalate unresolved issues and provide regular progress updates. - Maintain accurate records and ensure all reconciliations are fully documented.

Key Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. - Able to focus on detailed reconciliation work without losing accuracy. - Strong work ethic with the ability to manage high volumes of reconciliation tasks. - Able to work collaboratively under close guidance and meet tight deadlines.