Assistant Manager Financial Control - Banking

Nair Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager for Financial Control. The role involves managing the general ledger, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and implementing process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a finance degree, relevant professional qualifications, and significant experience in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-degree experience in banking, with 3 years in Financial Control and ICFR.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Chart of Accounts and perform periodic reviews.
• Conduct daily variance analysis and ensure proper documentation.
• Support internal control testing and monitor compliance.

Skills

Finance and accounting concepts

Banking systems understanding

Reconciliation frameworks

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Communication skills in English

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or related field

CPA, ACCA, or CA

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager Financial Control

Nair Systems is currently seeking an Assistant Manager for Financial Control for our UAE operations. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or a related field.
2. Professional Qualifications: Diplomas or professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CA are mandatory.
3. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-degree experience in the banking industry, including at least 3 years in Financial Control and ICFR.
4. Skills: Strong knowledge of finance and accounting concepts, understanding of banking systems and reconciliation frameworks, proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, excellent communication skills in English, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. General Ledger Management: Maintain Chart of Accounts, perform periodic reviews, ensure quality of balance sheet substantiation, and support GL and office account creation.
2. GL Reconciliations: Conduct daily variance analysis, perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews, and ensure proper documentation and resolution of discrepancies.
3. ICFR Testing and Compliance: Support internal control testing, monitor compliance, assist in Risk Control Self-Assessment, and escalate risks as needed.
4. Process Improvement and Automation: Identify inefficiencies, implement automation solutions, and work with IT to enhance system controls.
5. System Implementation Support: Assist in system upgrades, review interfaces, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data accuracy.

Joining Timeline

Maximum of 2 weeks to 1 month after offer acceptance.

If interested, please send your latest resume.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates