Payment Specialist-Finance

The Sr Payment Specialist will support the Finance Operations team in managing payment processing, month-end activities, reconciliations, settlement reporting, and financial record maintenance. The role offers hands-on exposure to payment operations, accounting processes, banking transactions, and financial controls within a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Operations:

Assist in processing Marketplace (MP) Seller payments and overdue seller settlements.

Support Retail, Logistics (DEX and 3PL), Refund, and Non-Trade payment activities.

Process vendor payments for trade and non-trade transactions.

Assist other special payment requests through designated payment channels.

Banking & Reconciliation

Maintain and update cheque registers and payment records.

Monitor payment status and coordinate with banking partners regarding transaction issues.

Assist in reconciliation of payment transactions processed through banks and mobile financial service providers.

Support settlement reconciliation for payment service providers including bKash and banking partners.

Month-End Closing Activities

Assist in month-end financial postings and payment-related journal entries.

Support preparation of month-end files for trade and non-trade payments.

Assist in processing reversal entries and settlement adjustments.

Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for month-end reporting.

Settlement & Reporting

Support preparation of settlement files and reconciliation reports.

Assist in KOKO and Daraz settlement elimination activities.

Prepare toll fee and other periodic settlement reports.

Maintain accurate payment and settlement records for audit and compliance purposes.

Internal Control & Compliance

Ensure payment documents are complete and properly maintained.

Support compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Assist internal and external auditors by providing required documentation.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Skills & Competencies

Educational Requirements

ACCA Part Qualified (Applied Skills or Strategic Professional Level preferred).

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent analytical and reconciliation abilities.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines during month-end closing periods.