Recon Analyst Foreign Exchange (6 month contract) - Banking

Control a portfolio of foreign currency, domestic and internal accounts.Ensure that all statements have been received and that these are available on the reconciliation system.Check that all data required to perform the reconciliation has been imported into all relevant reconciliation systems.Perform daily reconciliation of the accounts.Conduct a complete and thorough investigation of exceptions by identifying the source of the problem and querying the correct party and follow up on all exceptions to ensure these are cleared within agreed SLAs.Have a thorough knowledge of all foreign currency and domestic trading products as well a sound understanding of how the settlement systems for each of these products operate.Regular follow up to ensure exceptions are resolved with escalations to senior management and directors of the responsible business units where necessary.Be alert of the possibility of fraudulent transactions and ensure that any suspicious items are brought to the attention of senior management immediately.Manage risk and costs to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Bank.Action control reports and checklists daily to ensure that all compliance standards are met.