Company Description

Join the UAE\'s largest bank and one of the world\'s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation.

We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.

• The purpose of this role is to manage reporting related activities within the division including all MI adjustments related to LOB, segment and Products. This includes detailed analysis of divisional numbers, conducting root cause analysis for Variance, initiate adjustments, ensuring accurate closure of month end business numbers.
• Role is also responsible for LOB and segments controls thereby closely monitoring and controlling the LOB and segments for the customers.
• Role is also responsible for acting as source of all Database requirements of the divisions including system extracts and setup. This also requires acting as a spoke for all Finance system development and MI related projects.
• Role also entails responsibilities related to system controls affecting Financial Data and oversight over other financial control activities of the division.
• Role will have special focus on managing the end-to-end financial control activity for the PCG segment over and above the same.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Act as first Line of defence on Month end review process. Conduct close review of Month end numbers.
• Identify and analyse variances, process MI adjustments thereby providing Business Finance teams accurate data for analysis.
• Maintain and process all recurring MI adjustments for Segment and Product views within Consumer and Pvt Banking Division.
• Control segment and LOB changes.
• Monitor Daily Customer / deal movement between segments and LOB (technical DAO movement). Retain constant awareness of the PB financials / Customers / Contracts position and act to prevent problems (non-approved movement)
• Successful delivery of finance transformation projects within the Project timelines for PB work streams i.e. identified under the Project Act as a SPOC duly providing requirements and contributing to solutions.
• Coordinate with project team / business, conduct UAT and sign off changes once completed.
• To participate in the Group finance related projects including budget & forecasting solution, DOA automation, BI solution etc. Also manage all the creation of COA and support business with end-to-end solution.
• Maintain Rules for Revenue allocation along with confirmation from business finance.
• Maintain strong governance and control model around PCG segment of the LOB.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

• A post graduate qualification with 15 years of relevant work experience in similar capacity.
• Qualified accountant or equivalent with demonstrable experience of managing a finance function in a substantial business.
• Proven track record in leading and managing banking operations with leadership experience in general management, project management, communication and budgetary oversight. Direct experience in leading financial control and MI strongly preferred.
• Familiar with banking industry practices, guidelines and code of conduct.
• Able to manage and communicate effectively with regulators and auditors.
• Able to engage at senior management level with peers and stakeholders.
• Proficient in all Finance rules and guidelines.

Skills

• Ability to deal with people from different cultures and nationalities.
• Aligned with Corporate values (Knowledgeable, Adaptable, Collaborative, Enterprising, Responsible)
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to plan, lead and manage change within a strong leadership team.
• Strong analytical, conflict resolution, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management skills and ability to lead, influence and engage stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, attentive to details, proactive and flexible.
• Result oriented and able to perform and deliver under pressure within tight timeline.
• Inspiring and impactful leader with good \xe2\x80\x9cpeople\xe2\x80\x9d skills
• Strong business orientation combined with optimization and cost focus
• Team player and open personality
• Robust and persistent
• Integrity and high ethical and professional standards

First Abu Dhabi Bank