Merchant Settlements Associate at Finera
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Dec, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Consumer Services;Financial Services & Insurance

Description

Job Requirements


Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

  • 1–3 years of experience in merchant settlements, payments operations, or financial operations 
  • Experience in fintech, payments, or transaction-heavy environments is preferred 
  • Exposure to digital assets or cryptocurrency is a plus 

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
  • Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Xero, NetSuite, or similar) 
  • Basic understanding of payment processing, settlement  flows, and reconciliation 
  • Exposure to digital asset platforms is advantageous 

Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Analytical mindset with willingness to learn and  investigate discrepancies 
  • Good communication skills, especially when explaining  financial information 
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks 

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to cryptocurrency or digital asset environments 
  • Basic understanding of merchant acquiring or payment gateways 
  • Familiarity with reconciliation or settlement tools 

Job Responsibilities


Merchant Settlement Execution & Fund Flow Support

  • Support daily merchant settlement processes, ensuring  timely and accurate fund transfers 
  • Assist in monitoring settlement flows across payment  processors, banking partners, and internal systems 
  • Help prepare settlement amounts, deductions, and net payouts 
  • Track settlement cycles (e.g., T+N structures) and escalate delays or inconsistencies 
  • Ensure accuracy of fund flow records under supervision 

Settlement Reconciliation & Validation

  • Assist in reconciling settlement data across  processors, internal systems, and reports 
  • Validate transaction and settlement data across  multiple data sources 
  • Identify discrepancies related to settlements, fees, and transaction activity 
  • Support investigation and resolution of reconciliation  breaks 

Account Management & Merchant Query Support

  • Support Account Management teams with settlement-related queries 
  • Assist in responding to merchant queries related to:
    • settlement statements and transaction breakdowns 
    • FX conversions and rate applications 
    • rolling reserves and reserve releases 
    • fees, deductions, and net settlement calculations
    • payout timelines and settlement schedules 
  • Provide clear and accurate information to support merchant communication 
  • Escalate complex queries where needed 

Account Monitoring & Financial Controls

  • Monitor merchant accounts for discrepancies,  outstanding balances, or irregularities 
  • Maintain records of rolling reserves and settlement  positions 
  • Assist with due diligence checks on merchant financial  data 
  • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and  procedures 
  • Escalate risks or inconsistencies to senior team  members 

Reporting & Data Accuracy

  • Support preparation of daily and periodic settlement reports 
  • Maintain accurate and well-organized settlement  records 
  • Assist in identifying discrepancies, trends, or risks 
  • Ensure data completeness to support audits and financial reviews 

Process Improvement & Operational Support

  • Identify opportunities to improve settlement processes  and reduce manual work 
  • Support implementation of process improvements and  automation initiatives 
  • Work with team members to improve efficiency and  scalability of operations 

Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Account  Management teams 
  • Assist in liaising with payment processors and banking  partners 
  • Support onboarding of new merchants by aligning  settlement requirements 


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