Senior Officer- Financial Control In   banking Finance Domain

Urgent requirement for Senior Officer- Financial Control in banking /finance domain is required for our banking client in Sharjah ,UAE

Candidate independently perform GL reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, and control-related activities under the oversight of Financial Control.--MustA professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is Must Banking or financial services industry--Must

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities:General Ledger (GL) Management & COA Maintenance:

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of balance sheet substantiation submissions.
• Support the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts (COA), including GL creation, modification, andoffice account maintenance in line with approved governance processesGL Substantiation & Reconciliations:
  
  

• Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with branches and units to enhance reconciliation processes in alignment with financialcontrol policies and ICFR requirementsRCSA Support:
• Assist in the annual Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) to evaluate key risks and ensure regulatoryand 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 financialcontrol 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.
  
  

• 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 industrypreferably 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.