Chief Accountant / Finance Manager, Dubai Holding Company

The purpose of the job is to prepare, review, and provide appropriate recommendations of credit facilities for a portfolio of CIB Corporate clients. The role also entails compliance with all credit policies and guidelines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of Credit Applications and conduct necessary client visits and due diligence in coordination with the coverage team.
• Coordinate with the Relationship Managers well in advance of due dates of annual reviews to obtain necessary information from the borrower to facilitate a comprehensive review of the credit facilities.
• Ensure credit processing & approval turnaround times as per agreed SLAs with CIB.
• Monitor accounts regularly and follow up with Business units on terms and conditions to ensure compliance with the approval conditions.
• Monitor early warning indicators in order to identify potential problem accounts and liaise with Business Units for ensuring suitable action plans are in place to rectify the situation at an early stage.
• Review exception and portfolio reports as applicable and keep abreast of the clients' account conduct, financial standing, and latest developments occurring in their respective segment/market to provide appropriate recommendations regarding changes in risk appetite/risk ratings/classification.
• Ensure accuracy of data being presented to various stakeholders including senior management.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualification

• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Desirable: Chartered Accountant / Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

Minimum Experience

• 5 years relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 3 years in similar positions of progressively increasing responsibilities in the Credit function.

Remote Work: Employment Type:

Key Skills:

Presentation Skills, Risk Management, Financial Services, IFRS, Banking, Pricing, Analysis Skills, Securities Law, Investment Banking, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Experience.