Job Responsibilities:
- Leading GIB controllers’ team who are mainly responsible for building and Validating controls over the lifecycle of a deal from project / deal setup to closure which involves Interaction with Banker (Front office / Middle office and Syndicates), Business Managers.
- Ensure appropriate booking & accounting treatment of fees, expenses, taxes, Income attributions in accordance with firm/regional regulatory policies e.g. rules for Cross border deals, Tax, write off, expense recovery.
- Identify as a lead controller– Identify nuances / bottlenecks on day to day execution of billing, nostro management, daily revenue / risk reporting and all related compliances.
- Lead project initiatives of Controllers group and its successful implementation.
- Effectively escalate of any bottlenecks in the day to day functioning of Controllers area and communicate with Business Managers, Product controllers and financial Controllers to monitor any risks / escalate when appropriate.
- Understand and contribute to the end to end control framework of the business & the function.
Experience and Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with a minimum of 9 years of experience or an MBA with a similar number of years of experience
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and effective under tight timeframes and pressure
- Proven skills in identifying and resolving control issues that may impact financial results
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence including the ability to present complex and sensitive matters to Senior management, Bankers & Business Managers across levels.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills
- Ability to manage several projects and tasks concurrently
- Ability to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls
- Advanced MS Excel skills and MS PowerPoint skills are essential
- Team player and ability to work closely with global team members and other groups in the organization.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Good knowledge of Banking products /business is a plus