AVP GM Business Unit Control

Atribs Metscon Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Product Controller to support the Global Markets Finance team. This role includes production of P&L reports, managing daily reconciliations, and overseeing hedge accounting. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background, at least 7 years of experience in the banking sector, and be able to manage team dynamics effectively. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives while working in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant exposure to financial products including FX rates and equities.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in an international Global Markets banking environment.
• Strong understanding of current IFRS and IAS including hedge accounting.

Responsibilities

• Production of daily and periodic reporting and management information for Global Markets.
• Daily P&L reconciliation and balance sheet substantiation.
• Assist in review of hedge effectiveness testing results.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Accounting competence

Understanding of financial markets

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent postgraduate qualification (CA, CPA, CIMA)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Wholesale Bank Global Markets & Group Treasury (WB GM & GT) finance team comprises Product Control Independent Price Verification and Sales / MI Support teams. The team supports the WB Global Markets and Group Treasury businesses locally and internationally. The unit falls under the Group Finance department and reports to the CFO WB & International. Key priorities are to develop a best‑in‑class unit to be seen as a value‑add function with the skills and expertise to partner the business in new product development and their international expansion plans. The Global Markets Finance team (Product and Valuation Control) is responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the Global Markets business acting as a primary control function and monitoring trading activity to ensure it is in a specified remit. Tasks include Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting and attribution dealing with ad hoc management reporting queries reconciliation and substantiation of P&L and Balance Sheet between the General Ledger (OGL) and Murex Independent Price Verification and hedge monitoring and effectiveness testing. This role is focused on the day‑to‑day support of the Global Markets Product Control business and the daily preparation and control of P&L reporting & attribution general ledger reconciliations and hedge effectiveness testing. The successful candidate will also assist the Head of Product Control and Senior Product Controllers with strategic initiatives and control issues as required and contribute to process improvements within the function. The candidate should be able to demonstrate accounting and numeracy competence and have a good understanding of financial markets products. He / She must be able to communicate with a variety of divisions within the bank respond to the dynamic nature of an international Global Markets operation whilst being able to supervise and manage staff in meeting challenging daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• P&L Reporting
  • Production of daily and periodic reporting and management information for Global Markets.
  • Monitor and ensure that the P&L is approved by the respective desk on a daily basis.
  • Continually review the MI the unit is producing for correctness, accuracy, automation and efficiency.
  • Develop and implement P&L Attribution process including P&L impacts from Cancel & Amend trades, Day One P&L and Greeks.
  • Work closely with IPV controllers to understand price testing P&L impacts and process relevant valuation adjustments.
  • Review and suggest changes to the daily sell down process. Ensure the MTM and accrual sell down process are performed as per pre‑determined frequency.
  • Contribute to project to automate P&L reporting and adjustment process.
• General Ledger Reconciliation
  • Daily P&L reconciliation process.
  • Balance Sheet reconciliation and substantiation process.
  • Develop and contribute to reconciliation process improvements and Group Finance project initiatives.
• Hedge Effectiveness Testing
  • Assist in review of daily monitoring and quarterly effectiveness testing results of hedge packages performed by Valuation Control Unit.
  • Monitor and advise on IFRS/IAS regarding hedge accounting.
• Process and Procedures
  • Ensure that Product Control audit queries and points have been responded to and managed appropriately.
  • Ensure that operational risks in the unit are identified and the appropriate controls, processes, procedures, and reconciliations are in place.
  • Ensure that all processes and procedures for the unit are appropriate, current, and adhered to.
  • Manage accounting queries with Group Finance including changes to IFRS/IAS.
  • Ensure that all appropriate reconciliations are monitored and cleared in a timely manner.
  • Assist with strategic initiatives including global expansion, automation of reporting and reconciliation, implementation of automated hedge testing, and development of P&L attribution.
• Assist the Head of Product Control and Senior Product Controllers with strategic initiatives and control issues as required and contribute to process improvements within the function.
• Supervise and manage staff, ensuring challenging daily deadlines are met.
• Communicate with various divisions within the bank and adapt to the dynamic nature of an international Global Markets operation.

Frameworks, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

Authorized to take decisions as per the approved authorization matrix or documents (e.g. policy process memorandum DOA etc. which is updated from time to time). Ensure compliance and awareness of RACI accountabilities and responsibilities assigned to the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant or equivalent postgraduate qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, CIMA or Master’s in a relevant field).
• Minimum of 7 years experience in an international Global Markets banking environment.
• Significant exposure to financial products including FX rates, equities, credit, and commodities.
• Strong understanding of current IFRS and IAS, including hedge accounting.
• Well‑developed team management skills and good experience in managing a small team.
• Well‑developed communication skills, verbal and written.
• A proven ability to operate effectively at various organizational levels and a willingness to adopt a hands‑on approach to problem solving where appropriate.