Section Head, Control

TAAHEED; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the MENA region is seeking a Section Head for a prominent banking group. The successful candidate will manage a team to ensure the timely and accurate execution of operational transactions. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 5 years' experience in banking. The role involves enhancing operational efficiencies and collaborating closely with leadership to oversee global banking operations. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years banking experience within a related division.
• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and frameworks.
• Experience in managing operational risk and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and guide the Control team to ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently.
• Ensure all transactions are processed without errors relating to Brokerage payments.
• Continuously monitor and improve processing systems and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting & Treasury products knowledge

Statistical reporting and analysis

Leadership and team management

Education

Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Ms Office

Murex

Job description

TAAHEED are currently engaged with the region’s leading Banking group to assist them in attracting the talent of the future. Our client is one of the most recognisable names in the Financial Services industry and is in an enviable position to be able to recruit high‑calibre professionals across the business.

Sitting within the Global Market Operations department, we are seeking a Section Head to manage a team to ensure that all operational work flows and all transactions occur timely and smoothly with no errors. The incumbent will work closely with management, stakeholders and other main parties to ensure that all post‑execution responsibilities occur correctly, timely and accurately and be the single point of contact for all operational issues, changes & implementations in relation to GMO processes and functions.

Accountabilities

• To develop, manage and guide Control team to perform their daily tasks and set plans/training to develop their skills and ensure bank competencies are implemented.
• To work with other areas of the bank to ensure that all transactions and requests are processed, confirmed and settled correctly with no errors in relation to the Brokerage payments and other internal accounting entries and adjustments.
• Manage and control all operational and trading activities from a risk perception in relation to global banking operations of the bank and managing the accounting functions for all the related business.
• Continuously monitor and review the processing systems, procedures and internal risk & controls.
• Ensure that the bank’s operational risk tools and framework are successfully implemented and reviewed on a periodic basis.
• To deputize for the Control Manager and Cash Management Section Head in their absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of Accounting & Treasury products
• Minimum of 5 years banking experience within a related division
• Experience with statistical reporting and analysis (Ms Office)
• Murex knowledge is desirable

About The Company

TAAHEED deliver pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services to MENA organizations that believe human capital is the major driver in building a ‘best‑in‑class’ team or company.

• Construction & Development
• Banking & Financial Services
• Insurance
• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Industry
• Shared Services (HR/Legal/Accountancy/Professional Support)
• Higher Education Recruitment / University (Faculty Staff)
• Media, Advertising
• Marketing, PR & Communications
• Public Sector

TAAHEED also are the regions number one contributor to Emiratization initiatives.