Financial Control Manager - Banking

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai seeks a Financial Control Manager to ensure compliance and manage financial controls. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years' experience in the banking industry. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. This is a full-time on-site position with no remote work available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic reviews and maintain the Chart of Accounts.
• Perform daily variance analysis and document discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with ICFR testing and RCSA procedures.

Skills

Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts

Understanding of banking systems

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Proficiency in MS Excel

Attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or CA

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are currently seeking a Financial Control Manager for our UAE operations. The role requires the following qualifications and skills:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.

Professional / Technical Qualifications / Diplomas:

A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CA is mandatory.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of post-degree experience in the banking industry.

At least 3 years of experience in Financial Control & ICFR.

Specialist Skills:

• Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
• Understanding of banking systems and reconciliation frameworks.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Main Responsibilities:

• General Ledger (GL) Management & COA Maintenance: Conduct periodic reviews, ensure completeness and quality of balance sheet substantiation, maintain the Chart of Accounts.
• GL Substantiation & Reconciliations: Perform daily variance analysis, monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliations, document discrepancies, and coordinate reconciliation processes with branches.
• ICFR Testing Compliance & RCSA Support: Ensure compliance with ICFR testing and RCSA procedures.

Additional Notes:

• Female candidates only may apply.
• Joining timeframe: within 2 weeks to 1 month.
• No remote work is available.
• Employment type: Full-time.