Senior Recon Officer: Cards, EFT & IPN (GL5) - Payments and E-Channels
Listing reference: capbw_003331
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Banking
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: No
Introduction
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
Responsible for assisting the Supervisor: Reconciliations with the daily processing and reconciliations of all general ledger and office accounts related to the CARDS, EFT, E-Money and IPN process of Bank Windhoek and the CARDS process of Bank Gaborone
Job description
1. KPA
Reconciliations:
• Report any irregularities found on reports used for processing batches to the supervisor.
• Report any irregularities found on reconciliations to the supervisor.
• Assist in the following up on uncleared transactions found in the CARDS, EFT, E-Money and IPN related accounts.
• Assist in the creating of any journal entries necessary for the clearing of unmatched transactions on reconciled items.
• Assist the supervisor in the preparation of monthly reconciliations handed in to be reviewed.
• Assist the supervisor in the preparation of monthly provisions to be reviewed.
• Assist with queries sent to the supervisor.
• Must be willing to perform any other reasonable and lawful duties assigned by the management.
• Report any irregularities found on reports used for processing batches to the supervisor.
• Report any irregularities found on reconciliations to the supervisor.
• Assist in the following up on uncleared transactions found in the CARDS, EFT, E-Money and IPN related accounts.
• Assist in the creating of any journal entries necessary for the clearing of unmatched transactions on reconciled items.
• Assist the supervisor in the preparation of monthly reconciliations handed in to be reviewed.
• Assist the supervisor in the preparation of monthly provisions to be reviewed.
• Assist with queries sent to the supervisor.
• Must be willing to perform any other reasonable and lawful duties assigned by the management.
Exceptions Management
• Identify, document, and report exception root causes with clarity and precision, ensuring corrective actions are initiated promptly and followed through to full resolution.
• Raise and escalate exceptions that impact reconciliation windows, clearing accounts, or financial accuracy to the Technical Reconciliation Team, providing all supporting evidence to expedite resolution.
• Actively manage, track, and follow up on all exceptions to ensure timely closure, applying sound judgment to minimize operational losses, prevent write-offs, and strengthen control effectiveness across CARD, EFT, E-Money and IPN processes.
• Identify, document, and report exception root causes with clarity and precision, ensuring corrective actions are initiated promptly and followed through to full resolution.
• Raise and escalate exceptions that impact reconciliation windows, clearing accounts, or financial accuracy to the Technical Reconciliation Team, providing all supporting evidence to expedite resolution.
• Actively manage, track, and follow up on all exceptions to ensure timely closure, applying sound judgment to minimize operational losses, prevent write-offs, and strengthen control effectiveness across CARD, EFT, E-Money and IPN processes.
Operations:
• Ensure all versions of manuals and process documentation are updated and available to all relevant parties.
• Testing and monitoring of all old and new internal related accounts in the case of system upgrades and/ or changes affecting the payments environment
Customer Focus:
• Provide professional customer service to external service providers and clients.
• Provide adequate knowledge of Phoenix solutions, channels and procedures to all stakeholders.
Administration
• Provide required data relating to all open reconciliation items to facilitate metrics by the supervisor.
• Ensure month end reconciliations prepared are done in line with the General Ledger Policy.
• Assist the supervisor with the approval of any journals created by Recon Officers for reconciliation open items.
• Assist with overseer duties when supervisor is on leave.
Personnel Management:
• Provide the necessary knowledge, guidance and procedures to the Recon Officers when assisting with reconciliation queries.
• Provide the necessary knowledge, guidance, and procedures to branch / department personnel when assisting with reconciliation queries.
Innovation and Development
• Proactively identify operational inefficiencies, recurring reconciliation challenges, and process gaps, and provide clear, structured feedback to the reporting line to support risk mitigation, improved accuracy, and strengthened internal controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending practical enhancements to reconciliation workflows, documentation standards, and exception handling procedures.
• Actively support the adoption of new tools, system updates, and process innovations by providing insights gained through daily operational exposure and by participating in testing and feedback cycles.
• Provide feedback up reporting line concerning findings on reconciliation of potential risks/improvements.
Customer Focus
• Responsible for providing customer service and co-operation with other Bank Windhoek and Bank Gaborone Divisions as well as foreign Banks.
Other:
• Assist with the process and procedure documentation process.
• Assistance and participation in recon stream related UAT testing
• Willing to perform any other reasonable and lawful duties assigned by the management.
• Ensure all versions of manuals and process documentation are updated and available to all relevant parties.
• Testing and monitoring of all old and new internal related accounts in the case of system upgrades and/ or changes affecting the payments environment
Customer Focus:
• Provide professional customer service to external service providers and clients.
• Provide adequate knowledge of Phoenix solutions, channels and procedures to all stakeholders.
Administration
• Provide required data relating to all open reconciliation items to facilitate metrics by the supervisor.
• Ensure month end reconciliations prepared are done in line with the General Ledger Policy.
• Assist the supervisor with the approval of any journals created by Recon Officers for reconciliation open items.
• Assist with overseer duties when supervisor is on leave.
Personnel Management:
• Provide the necessary knowledge, guidance and procedures to the Recon Officers when assisting with reconciliation queries.
• Provide the necessary knowledge, guidance, and procedures to branch / department personnel when assisting with reconciliation queries.
Innovation and Development
• Proactively identify operational inefficiencies, recurring reconciliation challenges, and process gaps, and provide clear, structured feedback to the reporting line to support risk mitigation, improved accuracy, and strengthened internal controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending practical enhancements to reconciliation workflows, documentation standards, and exception handling procedures.
• Actively support the adoption of new tools, system updates, and process innovations by providing insights gained through daily operational exposure and by participating in testing and feedback cycles.
• Provide feedback up reporting line concerning findings on reconciliation of potential risks/improvements.
Customer Focus
• Responsible for providing customer service and co-operation with other Bank Windhoek and Bank Gaborone Divisions as well as foreign Banks.
Other:
• Assist with the process and procedure documentation process.
• Assistance and participation in recon stream related UAT testing
• Willing to perform any other reasonable and lawful duties assigned by the management.
Core Competencies:
• Demonstrates strong aptitude and enthusiasm for working with numerical data, ensuring high levels of accuracy, precision, and analytical discipline in all reconciliation and exception handling activities
• Confidently addresses issues, inconsistencies, and risks while exercising sound judgment. Prioritize tasks effectively and apply strong planning and time management skills to meet strict operational deadlines.
• Works autonomously with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively within a team environment. Shares knowledge, supports colleagues, and fosters a cooperative, solution oriented culture.
• Sets and achieves high performance standards, consistently striving for accuracy, quality, and operational excellence. Demonstrates self-discipline and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Shows openness to new ideas, system enhancements, and process improvements. Proactively identifies opportunities to optimize workflows and embraces change that enhances operational efficiency.
• Understands the broader implications of reconciliation decisions and actions across the payments value chain. Assesses both immediate and long-term impacts to ensure alignment with risk, compliance, and operational objectives.
• Demonstrates determination, ownership, and perseverance in completing tasks to a high standard. Maintains strong follow-through and ensures responsibilities are executed accurately and timeously.
• Maintains strong discipline in managing time, workload, and competing priorities. Consistently meets deadlines and delivers output with reliability and professionalism.
• Demonstrates strong aptitude and enthusiasm for working with numerical data, ensuring high levels of accuracy, precision, and analytical discipline in all reconciliation and exception handling activities
• Confidently addresses issues, inconsistencies, and risks while exercising sound judgment. Prioritize tasks effectively and apply strong planning and time management skills to meet strict operational deadlines.
• Works autonomously with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively within a team environment. Shares knowledge, supports colleagues, and fosters a cooperative, solution oriented culture.
• Sets and achieves high performance standards, consistently striving for accuracy, quality, and operational excellence. Demonstrates self-discipline and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Shows openness to new ideas, system enhancements, and process improvements. Proactively identifies opportunities to optimize workflows and embraces change that enhances operational efficiency.
• Understands the broader implications of reconciliation decisions and actions across the payments value chain. Assesses both immediate and long-term impacts to ensure alignment with risk, compliance, and operational objectives.
• Demonstrates determination, ownership, and perseverance in completing tasks to a high standard. Maintains strong follow-through and ensures responsibilities are executed accurately and timeously.
• Maintains strong discipline in managing time, workload, and competing priorities. Consistently meets deadlines and delivers output with reliability and professionalism.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
• Grade 12 (Accounting as a Subject)
• Relevant degree or diploma in accounting will be an advantage
• Relevant degree or diploma in accounting will be an advantage
Experience
• Must have 4years’ experience in banking and card payment systems
• At least 3 years’ experience and exposure to payment systems and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of systems and procedures.
• Computer literacy (Word and advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets).
• Knowledge of the payment industry rules and regulations
• Excellent knowledge specific to business systems, e.g., Phoenix, Nampay, Postilion etc.
• Must have knowledge specific to the business, e.g., banking products, card and digital channels
• Technical aptitude with good organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time Management
• At least 3 years’ experience and exposure to payment systems and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of systems and procedures.
• Computer literacy (Word and advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets).
• Knowledge of the payment industry rules and regulations
• Excellent knowledge specific to business systems, e.g., Phoenix, Nampay, Postilion etc.
• Must have knowledge specific to the business, e.g., banking products, card and digital channels
• Technical aptitude with good organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time Management
