Junior Settlement and Reconciliation Officer at eRecruiter Nigeria

eRecruiter Nigeria has deep knowledge of Human resources and recruitment. Our business is in Talent acquisition, recruitment, outsourcing and everything that revolves around Talent. From acquisition to testing return on investment (ROI) on talent and everything in between. Our goal is to re-define the Nigerian recruitment industry.

In the last two years eRecruiter Nigeria has evolved to become a strong recruitment consulting brand in Nigeria. We have successfully expanded our operations to different practice areas.

These practices cover various sectors: Financial Services, Oil & Gas and Power, FMCG, Hospitality and Retail, Professional Services and Construction.

Each practice is supported by a cloud-based applicant tracking system (ATS) enabling consultants, wherever they are in the world, to access the same information. This way, our efficiency as a business is unparalleled. Also our approach of developing strong relationships with top professionals, each practice area is able to specialise in identifying and supplying high quality, hard-to-find, local and international candidates to our clients.

Our Capabilities:

Contingency Recruitment
Executive Search
Contract/Interim
Managed Services
Recruitment Training
Recruitment Strategy Design
Recruitment Benchmarking
International Recruitment
They are seeking to hire a Junior Settlement and Reconciliation Officer to support the daily reconciliation of customer transactions, bank accounts, payment partner accounts, and internal ledgers. The role ensures that all transactions are accurately recorded, settled, and reconciled on time. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Banking Partners to identify and resolve discrepancies and support the smooth operation of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Settlement Operations

Assist with the daily settlement of customer transactions and monitor payment flows.
Verify transaction records against banking and payment partner reports.
Ensure settlement obligations are completed accurately and prepare relevant reports.

Reconciliation

Perform daily reconciliation of customer, bank, payment partner, and virtual accounts, as well as internal ledgers and foreign exchange transactions.
Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, escalating unresolved issues to management.

Financial Controls

Maintain accurate transaction records, reconciliation schedules, and supporting documentation.
Support month-end and year-end processes, as well as internal and external audits.

Reporting

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation and exception reports.
Provide updates on outstanding settlement items and discrepancies.

Operations Support

Collaborate with customer support and compliance teams to resolve payment issues.
Track failed, delayed, or returned transactions and support process improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (Minimum Second Class Upper preferred).
0–2 years of experience, fresh graduates or those with relevant internship experience in banking or fin-tech.
NYSC completed or exemption certificate obtained.
Strong numerical, analytical, and Microsoft Excel skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Basic understanding of payments, foreign exchange, or banking operations.