Payment Processing Officer

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, an established Forex Broker , we are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Payment Processing Officer to support the day-to-day processing, monitoring and reconciliation of financial transactions.

The role combines hands-on payment operations with financial and record-keeping responsibilities, ensuring that payments are processed accurately, transactions are properly recorded, and supporting documentation remains complete and up to date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process daily payment requests accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Review payment instructions and supporting documents before processing.
• Verify beneficiary details, amounts, currencies, and payment references.
• Ensure payments are processed through the correct bank, PSP, or payment provider.
• Monitor payment status and follow up on pending, rejected, or delayed transactions.
• Handle payment queries and investigate discrepancies or failed transactions.
• Maintain accurate payment records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Compliance, and external PSPs/banks when required.
• Ensure payment procedures and internal controls are followed.
• Assist with daily payment reconciliations and identify outstanding items.
• Escalate unusual or high-risk transactions to the relevant team.
• Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform daily bank, PSP, and wallet reconciliations.
• Reconcile client, vendor, affiliate, and company balances.
• Review and post invoices, payments, receipts, fees, and other financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for all accounting entries.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and outstanding balances.
• Assist with month-end closing and preparation of financial reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are posted to the correct accounts.
• Monitor and reconcile PSP fees, settlements, chargebacks, refunds, and reserves.
• Assist with audits by providing requested statements, reports, and supporting documents.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and up to date.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Payments, or a similar operational finance role .
• Good understanding of payment processing and reconciliation procedures.
• Previous experience with accounting systems and transaction posting.
• Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger principles.
• Ability to identify and investigate discrepancies across high volumes of transactions.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work within deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

If your experience aligns with the requirements and you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please apply above or send your CV to [email protected].

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.