Assistant Manager Financial Control - ICFR- Banking

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager in Financial Control. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance and 5+ years of experience in banking. Key responsibilities include managing the General Ledger, conducting variance analysis, and leading internal controls compliance. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel are essential. This is a full-time position with no remote work option, with a joining timeframe of 2 weeks to 1 month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of post-degree experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Financial Control & ICFR.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger and perform periodic reviews.
• Conduct variance analysis for financial reports.
• Lead internal control testing for financial reporting.
• Identify inefficiencies in financial control processes.

Skills

Finance and accounting concepts

Banking systems knowledge

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

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

CPA, ACCA, or 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 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:

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 elevate financial risks and exceptions to management in a timely manner

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)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time