Job responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards
- Manage the reconciliation and substantiation processes for the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic business and financial initiatives and provide insights into financial performance
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, auditors, and regulatory bodies
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the financial control function
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to team members
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial control, accounting, or related roles, with a strong background in the banking or financial services industry
- Experience with reconciliation and substantiation of the general ledger
- Proven track record of managing and leading high-performing teams
- In-depth knowledge of financial control processes, regulatory requirements, and accounting principles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Proven expertise as a project subject matter expert, with a demonstrated ability to successfully provide robust requirements and govern user acceptance testing
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel and financial reporting systems
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills: