Financial Control Manager - Banking

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

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Financial Control Manager for its UAE operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the banking industry, including 3 years in Financial Control. Responsibilities include managing GL, conducting reconciliations, and ensuring compliance. A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, along with a professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA), is mandatory. Strong knowledge of banking systems and excellent communication skills in English are essential. This is a full-time role with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of post-degree experience in the banking industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of Financial Control & ICFR experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger (GL) accounts and submissions.
• Conduct daily variance analysis for TB.
• Perform monthly and quarterly GL reconciliations.
• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.

Skills

Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts

Good understanding of banking systems

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Advanced in MS Excel

Attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Financial Control Manager for UAE Operations

We are currently looking for Financial Control Manager 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:
  • Female candidates may only apply
  • Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime