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Reconciliation Manager at NBC Bank Tanzania – August 2026

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience. NBC offers a comprehensive range of retail, business, corporate, and investment banking, as well as wealth management products and ...

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Head Office NBC, Tanzania (Hybrid) Full-time Deadline: Aug 24, 2026

Reconciliation Manager

Job Details

Job Identification: R-15989955
Location: Head Office NBC, Tanzania (Hybrid)
Work Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: August 24, 2026

About NBC

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience. NBC offers a comprehensive range of retail, business, corporate, and investment banking, as well as wealth management products and services.

Job Purpose

The Reconciliation Manager leads and manages the bank’s reconciliation function, ensuring that all bank, general ledger (GL), suspense, clearing, digital, card, mobile money, and Nostro accounts are reconciled accurately and within agreed timelines. The role ensures timely identification, escalation, and resolution of reconciling items, strengthens reconciliation controls, supports audit and regulatory compliance, and provides management with reliable reconciliation reporting for effective financial and operational risk management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reconciliation Operations & Control Oversight (45%)

Lead daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation activities across assigned bank, GL, suspense, clearing, digital, card, mobile money, and Nostro accounts.
Ensure reconciliations are completed, reviewed, evidenced, and attested within agreed service-level timelines.
Oversee the investigation, ageing, escalation, and clearance of reconciling items, exceptions, and long-outstanding balances.
Perform quality assurance checks to confirm completeness, accuracy, segregation of duties, and adherence to reconciliation standards.
Maintain robust documentation, evidence, and audit trails for all reconciliations and exception resolutions.

2. Risk, Compliance & Reporting (30%)

Ensure activities comply with regulatory requirements, the Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework, internal policies, and reconciliation procedures.
Prepare and submit periodic reconciliation dashboards and exception reports to management, highlighting ageing, high-risk items, root causes, and required actions.
Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and recurring exceptions, recommending sustainable process improvements.
Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations, schedules, explanations, and action-plan updates.
Ensure the team remains compliant with AML, sanctions, KYC, information security, and operational risk requirements.

3. Stakeholder Management & Issue Resolution (15%)

Engage branches, Head Office units, Treasury, Finance, Operations, Technology, and other stakeholders to resolve reconciliation discrepancies within agreed timelines.
Escalate high-value, unusual, aged, or high-risk reconciling items through appropriate governance channels.
Drive timely responses to reconciliation queries and ensure stakeholders understand required actions and deadlines.

4. People Management & Continuous Improvement (10%)

Lead, coach, and develop reconciliation staff by setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting training needs.
Allocate workloads to maintain continuity, manage leave plans, and ensure reconciliations are not compromised during absences.
Promote automation, standardization, and simplification of reconciliation processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control effectiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional Qualifications: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is an added advantage.
Overall Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in banking operations, finance operations, reconciliations, or financial controls.
Leadership Experience: Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Required Skills & Competencies

Deep knowledge of bank reconciliations, suspense accounts, clearing accounts, Nostro accounts, GL controls, and settlement processes.
Sound understanding of operational risk, internal controls, AML, sanctions, KYC, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Advanced analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to interpret reconciliation trends, ageing reports, exception reports, and root-cause analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and core banking/reconciliation systems.
Excellent stakeholder management, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proven capability in leadership, coaching, performance management, and change management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official NBC Careers portal using Job Requisition ID R-15989955.

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Deadline: August 24, 2026

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YOUR NAME,

YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS,

HEAD OFFICE NBC, TANZANIA (HYBRID).

AUGUST 13, 2026.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,

RECRUITMENT OFFICE,

HEAD OFFICE NBC, TANZANIA (HYBRID).

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR RECONCILIATION MANAGER AT NBC BANK TANZANIA – AUGUST 2026

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Reconciliation Manager at NBC Bank Tanzania – August 2026 position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to National Bank of Commerce (NBC) is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience. NBC offers a comprehensive range of retai....

I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as 1. Reconciliation Operations & Control Oversight (45%) Lead daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation activities across assigned bank, GL, suspense, clearing, digital, ca.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Aug 24, 2026.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

___________________

(Insert your handwritten signature here)

YOUR NAME

Phone: YOUR PHONE NUMBER | Email: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

YOUR NAME,
YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS,
HEAD OFFICE NBC, TANZANIA (HYBRID).
AUGUST 13, 2026.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
RECRUITMENT OFFICE,
HEAD OFFICE NBC, TANZANIA (HYBRID).

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR RECONCILIATION MANAGER AT NBC BANK TANZANIA – AUGUST 2026

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Reconciliation Manager at NBC Bank Tanzania – August 2026 position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to National Bank of Commerce (NBC) is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience. NBC offers a comprehensive range of retai....

I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as 1. Reconciliation Operations & Control Oversight (45%)
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation activities across assigned bank, GL, suspense, clearing, digital, ca.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Aug 24, 2026.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

___________________
(Insert your handwritten signature here)

YOUR NAME
Phone: YOUR PHONE NUMBER | Email: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

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