Reconciliation Specialist

About Datacom

With over 6,200 people, and centre’s of technical excellence spread across Australasia, Datacom is committed to developing and growing its capability across Asia. Founded in 1965 in New Zealand, and with over 2 decades of operating in Malaysia and the Philippines, Datacom has experienced expediential growth. Through all this, Datacom has maintained high levels of profitability with a track record of delivering innovative, cost effective digital and technology solutions, all delivered by dynamic teams spread across various locations. Our people are the best in their fields – smart, passionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional IT services to our customers. This makes for a rewarding and fast-paced place to work.

Our Why  

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

Role Overview

The Senior Reconciliation Specialist is responsible for performing various complex financial reconciliations in accordance with best practice to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This role will also oversee the workflow of the Reconciliation Specialists and ensuring that our financial records are consistently accurate and reliable. This role will be reporting to the Manager of Business Process and Analytics team.

Role Responsibility

The Senior Reconciliation Specialist is responsible for (but not limited to):

• Performing various reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial reports, records, and general ledgers in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reconciliation worksheets and supporting documentation for audit purposes and management review.
• Proactively identify and investigate all reconciling items, including timing differences, unmatched transactions, errors and omissions.
• Assisting in the generation of cash related general ledger transactions and subsequent related adjustments.
• Collaborate effectively with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other internal teams to research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline and enhance reconciliation processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Assist in documenting and updating reconciliation procedures and processes.
• Ensuring all reconciliation tasks are completed accurately, adhering to established procedures and within deadlines.
• Provide guidance, training and ongoing support to the Reconciliation Specialists, fostering their professional development and technical capabilities.
• Performing other related tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency of the Transactions Services team.
• Ensuring governance and risk management strategies comply with applicable legislation, commonwealth government policy, relevant standards, contract obligations and the strategic priorities of Datacom.
• Takes reasonable care that their actions (or inactions) do not harm the Health and Safety of self or others. Reports all incidents, hazards, or unsafe work practices as per Datacom policy.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in business performance and finance. 
• In-depth understanding of general accounting systems, processes and practices.
• Foundational technical accounting knowledge.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (e.g., debits, credits) and journal entry preparation.
• Working knowledge of Oracle or a similar-sized ERP system
• Strong strategic background, with an ability to grasp the big picture.
• Strong business acumen.

Experience

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Skills

• Strong numerical skills and advance proficiency in performing and overseeing complex financial reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, complex formulas) is essential.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate reconciliations workflow and consistently meet stringent deadlines.
• Ability to manage complex issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information across various levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with people at any level in the organisation.

Our office is at BGC Taguig and we have hybrid work setup(Twice a week) and a flexible work schedule and we promote Work-Life balance, and an APAC focus means no graveyard shifts!

We also provide exciting perks such as spotter fees, HMO with Free 4 Dependents, Leave credits, Performance bonuses, and a work-life balance environment

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.