Financial Controller

Summary: In the role of Financial Controller at this financial institution, you will oversee the bank’s financial reporting and operations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that financial statements and regulatory filings are accurate, timely, and in compliance with regulations. You will also collaborate with senior management to provide financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily management of the bank’s financial operations and controls (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash).
• Handle the month-end financial close process and prepare the bank’s financial statements and regulatory filings (e.g., Pillar III, ICAAP) to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Perform financial analyses to offer insights to the Director of Finance, Head of Finance, CFO, and senior management regarding the bank’s financial performance and recommend improvements.
• Create financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the board of directors, Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), regulatory authorities, and shareholders.
• Collaborate with departments such as Risk Management, Banking Operations, and Custody to provide financial support and guidance.
• Oversee the bank’s budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with its strategic goals.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and shareholders.

Qualifications: To succeed in this position, candidates must satisfy each essential responsibility effectively. The qualifications listed below exemplify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights to senior management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building relationships with various stakeholders.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of banking operations, products, and regulations is a plus.
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and familiarity with data analytical tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) is advantageous.