KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop strategic financial procedures to provide the basis for management decisions and control and maintain integrity of accounting practices, reporting and disclosure
Support the business mission proactively while providing independent judgement necessary to meet corporate objectives and policies.
Anticipate changes in the economy and business environment; analyze implications of change in relation to the business for opportunities and risks assessments.
Develop innovative and analytical approaches to provide more meaningful management information.
Maintain the required local regulations; coordinate the preparation and review of all local tax returns with local advisors and Corporate Tax Divisions.
Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements as issued by the Banks Regulators, the Taxation Authorities, Ministry of Finance, and other bodies affecting the banking industry.
Provide management support in the development of the strategic plans.
Participate in the research and analysis of proposed and existing business transactions to determine impact on profitability.
Serve as a focal point of accounting and help with interpretation of financial data.
Technical and managerial support in respect of the country to the CFO.
Keep senior management informed of all new accounting policies and procedures and reporting rules and regulations and their implications.
Responsible for overseeing the preparation of year end annual financial statements and chief controller of annual statutory audit.
Ensure that the control and reporting of market risk reporting activities are reported accurately and timely.
LEGAL ENTITY MANAGEMENT
Supervise and monitor implementation of local GAAP, Group Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual (GAPPM) and IFRS
Capital planning and management, including Major Expenditure Proposals (MEP)
Corporate governance
BALANCE SHEET CONTROLS
Supervise internal reporting for the Affiliate
Ensure full ownership and robust analysis of all balance sheet accounts
Conduct regular vertical and horizontal balance sheet reviews, both strategic and operational balance sheet management.
Review and monitor analysis of aged items, items at risk and red account reports
Supervise and monitor monthly preparation of balance sheet and control book
Management and reporting of inter-company items
Supervise and monitor the monthly balance sheet review meetings with account owners
INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT
Management and oversight of proof/e-recon process.
Risk and Control Self-Assessment Champion (RCSA) for the department.
STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REPORTING
Mange and supervise local regulatory reporting
Manage and supervise local financial reporting
Oversee and coordinate audit and other external exams and reviews.
Monitor compliance with all local requirements
TAXATION
Work with Tax Representative to ensure tax compliance and pro-active tax planning and management.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION
University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Relevant Business Studies.
Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in accounting or Audit environment of which 5 years must be at senior management positions in a banking or financial institution.
Ability to interact and operate at both the Board and Exco levels.
Prior experience dealing with regulators (Central Bank, Tax Authorities).
Experience in Audit Firm, or a previous internal Audit position is an added advantage
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