Payment Specialist

  • Full-time
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Tanzania

Description

1. Payment imports 

  • Import payment statements from NMB Bank, Yas, M-Pesa and HaloPesa into the system every hour, so that client payments reflect on time. 
  • Check that every payment file is imported completely and accurately, with no missing or duplicated transactions. 
  • Communicate promptly with the payment service providers when there is poor service, a delay or a technical problem, and follow it up until it is resolved. 


2. Payment allocation and verification 

  • Make sure every payment is allocated to the correct client and agreement. 
  • Investigate and resolve unidentified, unassigned or wrongly allocated payments. 
  • Verify that physical or digital receipts match the exact amount paid. 


3. Reconciliation and statements 

  • Reconcile all completed transactions and payments every day and every month. 
  • Compile and prepare the monthly payment statements. 
  • Report and follow up any difference found during reconciliation until it is cleared. 

4. Disbursements and budget 

  • Prepare the budget and request funds from the Finance Department. 
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly disbursements. 
  • Make pending payments securely, only after validating the corresponding receipts and approvals. 
  • Disburse payments for repossession costs as required by operations. 
  • Keep complete records and supporting documents for every disbursement. 


5. Reporting 

  • Share a daily update with the DC Admin Team Lead: files imported, payments allocated, open unidentified payments and any provider issues. 
  • Share the monthly statements, reconciliations and disbursement summary on time. 
  • Raise any risk of financial loss or suspected fraud immediately. 


6. Other duties 

1. Perform any other related duties assigned by the line manager.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field 
  • At least 1 year of experience in payments, reconciliation, accounts or finance operations; experience in microfinance or asset financing is an advantage 
  • Good knowledge of bank and mobile money payment platforms (NMB, M-Pesa, Yas, HaloPesa) 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and records 
  • Good knowledge of Excel and the company's loan management system (ERP) 
  • Ability to work to hourly and daily deadlines 
  • Honesty, integrity and confidentiality in handling company money and client information 
  • Clear communication in Kiswahili and English