Assistant Manager Financial Control - Banking

Assistant Manager Financial Control - Banking

Job Description

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.

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month).

Female candidates may only apply.