Job Summary

• To be responsible for delivering the subsidiary’s financial controls and operations by managing risk, service, and costs.

Job Details

Critical Deliverables /Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure adherence to finance operations policies, procedures, control and standards.
• Provide advice on financial control, reconciliations, and accounts payables to meet business goals and improve business performance.
• Optimize operational processes to make a competitive advantage to the business needs.
• Implement robust, effective gatekeeping procedures and controls within the department to minimize operational risk and losses.
• Identify critical risks within the business and formulate appropriate mitigating controls.
• Monitor and manage tolerance levels for critical risks and appropriate CMC escalation.
• Delivers country monthly management accounts, ensuring month-end close to strict deadlines.
• Adherence to service level commitments.

Requirements

Education    

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar degree required

Experience     

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in banks or financial institutions, preferably with experience specialized in financial management / treasury

Certifications    

• CPA/ACCA/ACA or similar professional qualification essential

Knowledge    

• Hands-on experience and knowledge in finance operations
• Hands on experience with financial control systems

Skills    

• Knowledge of financial products and regulatory requirements related to liquidity risk Management / Capital Management
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Attention to accuracy and details
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to convert analytical findings into business recommendations
• Ability to identify risks and find solutions