Finance Control

We are seeking capable and experienced Outsourced Senior Officer to independently perform GL reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, and control-related activities under the oversight of Financial Control. By working closely with business units, IT, the role enhances reconciliation quality, reduces control risks, and drives continuous process improvement to support financial stability, transparency, and operational efficiency.

2- Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger (GL) Management & COA Maintenance:

Perform periodic reviews of GL accounts and ensure clear ownership is assigned.

Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of balance sheet substantiation submissions.

Support the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts (COA), including GL creation, modification, and office account maintenance in line with approved governance processes

GL Substantiation & Reconciliations:

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 and ICFR requirements

RCSA Support:

Assist in the annual Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) to evaluate key risks and ensure regulatory and internal audit requirements are met.

Ensure alignment of RCSA outputs with ICFR and internal audit expectations.

Identify and escalate financial risks and exceptions to management in a timely manner.

System implementation & support including interface review

Assist in system implementations, upgrades, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) from a financial control perspective.

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.

3- Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

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

Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in the banking or financial services industry preferably within financial control, audit, ICFR, or reconciliation functions.

Strong understanding of banking operations and financial reporting workflows.

Good understanding of banking systems, GL structures, and reconciliation frameworks.

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and deliver audit testing within tight timelines.