VP1, Financial Control & Operations

• Review the daily review of reconciliation reports across all banks accounts including products, non-products, suspense, nostro and FX position accounts, ensure timely identification, escalation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Review and follow up with relevant GL owners on the outages and unreconciled balances, ensuring accountability and timely closure.
• Review balance substantiation and aging monitor for required GL and working proactively with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items within timelines.
• Review and approve journal entries in SAP system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Review of the General Ledger, including Trial Balances and exception reports, to detect unusual postings, abnormal balances, and potential control weaknesses.
• Review month‑end and year‑end closing processes, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review on SAP GL creation, maintenance, and mapping, ensuring proper accounting treatment and system integrity.
• Advise business units on complex accounting treatments and posting requirements.
• Check declaration of ERC outsourcing & non-outsourcing contracts.
• Perform Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Key Operation Risk Indicators (KORI) and Key Risk and Control Self-Assessment (KRCSA) processes.
• Perform maker role Business Risk and Control Management (“BRCM”) for whole Financial Corporate Services.

• Check and approve payments and GL posting as per internal and regulatory requirements in SAP AP and GLN systems, ensuring compliance with internal controls, financial authority limits, and regulatory requirements.
• Work directly with Business Units and relevant stakeholders to obtain clarifications and justifications required for daily operations, while providing consultancy and guidance on accounting treatments and payment processes.
• Review fixed asset creation, ensuring accurate classification and compliance with local regulations and internal asset accounting policies.
• Review and validate accounting entries required for month‑end closing, including accrual and prepayment allocation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with reporting timelines.
• Review vendor master data creation compliant with internal policies.
• Review and approve Head Office charges, ensuring completeness, proper documentation, and timely processing.
• Provide accounting guidance to internal stakeholders on complex transactions and posting requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance, filing, and archival of vouchers in accordance with internal and regulatory standards.

• Coordinate with internal & external auditors, ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
• Review operational processes, identify gaps, and drive improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities.
• Participate in system enhancement initiatives and automation projects, ensuring operational needs are met.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the FCO Team Lead.

• Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience on shared services model is an advantage.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP or similar banking software).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Essential to have strong analytical and communication skills, along with an ability to work with senior stakeholders against tight deadlines.
• Strong influencing and good people management skills.

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