At NALA, we decide to prioritise two goals: reducing the cost and increasing reliability for sending money. We partner with governments to acquire licences, which in turn, enable us to build innovative products and services, unlocking faster, safer, and more affordable cross-border payments.
Your Mission
As a Finance Associate at NALA, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team with day to day operations and ensuring the smooth reconciliation processing.
Your Responsibilities in this Role
Perform daily reconciliations between internal systems and partner accounts
Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies or issues escalating complex cases appropriately
Ensure precise reconciliation records are kept and generate reports as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Operations, and Compliance
Perform verification & processing of provider invoices & charges
Support the finance & data team on reconciliations automation project(s)
Support process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in finance operations
Other duties as assigned periodically.
Requirements
Must-have requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Professional qualifications in progress are a plus (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
1-2 years of experience in finance operations, payments processing, or reconciliation roles
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of payment processing systems and financial reconciliation
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills to collaborate across departments
Work Ethic
Proactive approach to identifying issues and driving solutions
Strong organizational skills and time management
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Nice to have Requirements
Experience dealing with cross-border payments and multi-currency reconciliations
Proficiency with SQL to extract, filter, and aggregate millions of transaction rows independently
Success in the role looks like
3-Month Metrics
By day 90, the associate fully owns daily transactional processes, understanding the underlying data trends. They autonomously manage daily reconciliations between internal ledgers and payment partners, accurately flagging discrepancies. Utilizing SQL, they efficiently investigate transaction issues and verify provider invoices and fees to prevent overpayments. They collaborate effectively across Treasury, Operations, and Compliance to resolve anomalies.
6-Month Metrics
By day 180, the associate drives automation efforts using SQL to reduce manual tasks. They contribute to finance and data team projects to automate reconciliation, optimize workflows, and streamline invoice verification. They independently resolve complex discrepancies and partner with product and engineering teams to address root causes.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via NALA's Workable application page. Use the following link to apply: Apply on Workable.