The posting
At Financial Group, we are dedicated in securing our clients' financial goals, including our own. We are seeking a qualified finance manager, who shares our commitment and will be able to guide and monitor the day-to-day financial operations of the bank. The incumbent will be responsible to produce financial reports for management and regulators in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in accordance with the Banking Services Act (2014).
Key Responsibilities
- Verify and approve daily inputs, journal entries, general ledger schedules and ensure that accounting reconciliations are completed in keeping with bank's policies & procedures.
- Supervises the team members of the department towards efficiency of process work flows to ensure the department's goals and objectives are achieved.
- Review reconciliations for the department including bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, broker reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations ensuring that clearing items are investigated timely and appropriate corrective action effected.
- Management of accounts payable ensuring timely settlement of outstanding invoices and liabilities.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual preparation of the Bank's Budget.
- Prepare fair value computations for the bank.
- Research and provide timely responses to queries from regulatory bodies and associated agencies.
- Supervise the preparation of and review of monthly management accounts and reports for submission to executives, stakeholders and board members.
- Assist with the presentation of monthly management accounts at P&L meeting.
- Provide monthly financial analyses and as needed on an ad-hoc basis, in particular for decision making.
- Prepare monthly reconciliation of subledger to general ledger.
- Review BOJ Reports.
- Prepare quarterly ECL calculations.
- Managing the annual audit process and coordinating the provision of information to external auditors.
Ethics and Security Responsibilities
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in all work activities.
- Comply with all organizational policies related to ethics, data protection, cybersecurity, and responsible use of resources.
- Actively safeguard sensitive information, including personal data, intellectual property, and business-critical assets.
- Report any suspected unethical behavior, conflicts of interest, or security incidents through appropriate channels.
- Complete all required ethics and cybersecurity training and stay informed about relevant policies and best practices.
- Contribute to a workplace culture that values transparency, accountability, and responsible digital behavior.
Qualifications & Experience
- Post Graduate Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Banking or equivalent OR ACCA/CA /CPA designation
- Minimum of four (4) years experience in a leadership capacity.
- Minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in a senior capacity in financial management and control preferable within a banking or financial services environment, involving extensive regulatory and compliance activities.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Curiosity and a genuine passion for using data to create business value.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex ideas to stakeholders at all levels.
- A natural problem solver who enjoys tackling challenges with a data-driven approach.
- Collaboration-oriented, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams and driving consensus.
- Commitment to doing a good job, meeting deadlines and expectations and showing respect for others.
Special Working Conditions
The job is based on a forty-hour work week; however, the nature of the company's business will require flexible working hours during the week and possibly on weekends and public holidays.
