Assistant Manager Financial Control - Banking

VAM Systems; Sharjah; On-site; AED 469,000 - 692,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Financial Control. The candidate must have at least 5 years in the banking industry and 3 years in Financial Control. Key responsibilities include GL management, reconciliations, and compliance testing. Strong skills in finance concepts and effective communication are essential. This is a full-time position, and joining time is required within 2 weeks. Female candidates only.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of post-degree experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of Financial Control & ICFR experience.
• Minimum 5 years of post-degree experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum 3 years of Financial Control & ICFR experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic reviews and assign ownership for GL accounts.
• Conduct daily variance analysis for TB to identify anomalies.
• Lead internal control testing for financial reporting.
• Coordinate with branches to enhance reconciliation processes.
• Lead ICFR testing and support Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).

Skills

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 in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce or related field

Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA)

Job description

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

Education

Bachelors 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 postdegree 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.

Other Details

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Female candidates may only apply

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime