Reconciliation Analyst at LiveScore Group

The Role

• As a Reconciliation Analyst at LiveScoreBet Nigeria, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and records. Positioned within our Finance team, you'll be responsible for reconciling various financial accounts and transactions both internally (financial data vs operational data) and externally (internal data to external data) to support our strategic business development goals. This role is essential for maintaining financial accuracy in our dynamic and rapidly growing company.
• At LiveScore Group, we're the proud home of three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming world: LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet. A fully owned and operated ecosystem that converges the two worlds of sports media and sports betting. We're proud of the high ratings for our commitment to excellence and our passion drives us to the top.
• We don't just lead; we innovate. Our cutting-edge products and immersive experiences set the standard, but it's our people who truly make the difference. Every day, our team embody our values: adaptability, teamwork, a fan-driven approach, and an ever-curious mindset that fuels our ambition.
• As we scale and continue to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive, we know we need the most talented people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you're good at what you do, come and join us. The more inclusive we are, the more amazing experiences we can create for our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Download 3rd party files daily and upload to SFTP (includes reviewing internal documents after the 5-day window to ensure accuracy & completeness)
• Reconciliation of Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and Banks to internal operation reports
• Follow up on reconciling items and escalate as appropriate
• Update relevant parties daily on identified trends e.g. unusual activity in deposits and/or withdrawals
• Review summary report of daily activity and agree to internal operation reports and escalate differences promptly
• Prepare entries on player activities and Unearned revenues (Unsettled bets) for daily posting to Quickbooks
• Act as the first line of contact with PSP account officers
• Prepare and update individual schedules for financial statement line items
• Review entries posted on Quickbooks against schedules and escalate differences promptly
• Prepare a weekly summary position of company expenditures
• Review proposed expenditures for cost-effectiveness; submit comparable quotations for review
• Maintain a proper repository for all supporting documentation and manage access appropriately
• Perform other tasks to support the team and business objectives as required

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience with financial reconciliation: Proven ability to reconcile financial transactions between various sources, such as PSPs, banks, and internal reports.
• Knowledge of SFTP and data management: Demonstrated experience downloading and uploading files via SFTP, with attention to data accuracy and completeness.
• Proficiency in financial software: Experience using QuickBooks for posting entries
• Attention to detail: Strong capability to identify and resolve discrepancies between financial reports and transactional data.
• Communication skills: Experience liaising with external and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and report trends.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyse financial summaries and identify unusual trends or discrepancies for timely escalation.
• Report generation: Proven ability to prepare and analyse financial reports
• Documentation management: Experience maintaining organized and accessible documentation and managing access appropriately.
• Problem-solving skills: Demonstrated experience in escalating and resolving issues

What can we offer?

• Private Healthcare Scheme – available after 3 months
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Group Life and personal accident cover with COVID cover extension
• Employee transit support
• Breakfast
• Leave entitlement
• Celebration Moments
• Learning and development options