Reconciliation Specialist

As a Manager / Senior Manager in GL Governance & Reconciliation, your role is crucial in ensuring accuracy, integrity, and control over the banks General Ledger (GL) through effective governance, reconciliation, and audit readiness. You will be overseeing account lifecycle management, financial scrutiny, and continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee day-to-day management of office accounts and GLs including creation, activation/deactivation, and maintenance in coordination with Finance and Business teams. - Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of assigned GLs, sub-ledgers, and related accounts. - Review and analyze Trial Balance, ageing reports, and outstanding balances to identify discrepancies or irregularities. - Coordinate with respective departments to obtain explanations, corrective actions, and closure of open items. - Lead and support internal and external audits (ACB, ACE, IAD, ORM, Statutory, Compliance) by ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution of audit points. - Partner with system and finance teams to enhance accounting processes and implement automation in reconciliation and reporting. - Maintain a strong governance and control framework for account ownership and reporting accuracy. Qualifications & Experience: - Graduate / Post Graduate in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce (CA / ICWA / MBA Finance preferred). - 8-10 years of relevant experience in Finance, GL Control, or Reconciliation, preferably within the Banking or Financial Services sector. Skills & Competencies: - In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP / Ind-AS) and reconciliation processes. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; exposure to core banking and GL systems preferred. - Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - High attention to detail, with a strong sense of accountability and control orientation.,