Assistant Manager Financial Control - ICFR- Banking

We are currently looking for Assistant Manager Financial Control for our UAE operations with the following Skill set and terms & conditions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce or another related field

Professional / Technical Qualifications / Diplomas:

• A professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) is mandatory

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of post-degree experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of Financial Control & ICFR Experience.

Specialist Skills required for the Job:

• Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
• Good Understanding of Banking systems and reconciliation framework.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Systems knowledge and an advanced level of expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

General Ledger (GL) Management & COA Maintenance:

• Perform periodic reviews and assign ownership for GL accounts.
• Ensure completeness and quality submission for balance sheet substantiation.
• Support in maintaining the Chart of Accounts (COA), including GL and office account creation and maintenance

GL Substantiation & Reconciliations:

• Conduct a daily variance analysis for the TB to identify anomalies, misstatements, or irregularities.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual review GL reconciliations,
• Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with branches and units to enhance reconciliation processes in alignment with financial control policies.

ICFR Testing, Compliance & RCSA Support:

• Lead internal control testing for financial reporting, monitor compliance with ICFR requirements, assist in the annual Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) to evaluate key risks and ensure regulatory and internal audit requirements are met.
• Identify and escalate financial risks and exceptions to management in a timely manner,

4. Process Improvement & Automation:

• Identify inefficiencies in financial control processes, implement automation solutions for reconciliation and reporting, and work with IT teams to enhance system controls and reduce manual interventions.

System implementation & support including interface review

• Assist in the implementation of new systems and upgrades.
• Work with IT and finance teams to ensure system configurations align with business needs
• Conduct regular reviews of system interfaces to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT teams for resolution.

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)