Manager, R2R Reporting, GFS Africa at Standard Chartered Bank

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Standard Chartered is seeking for a suitably qualified or experienced candidate to fill in the position of Manager, R2R Reporting, GFS Africa 

Role Responsibilities 

FINANCIAL REPORTING

  • Maintain Financial reporting integrity and review all data included in the financial reports for accuracy and completeness
  • Perform trial balance and general ledger reviews to confirm appropriate accounting and statement in books based on the above lists
  • Engage with Country Finance team for data reviews and confirmation on posting journals for appropriate rectification and adjustments to ledger data
  • Engage with IFRS reporting team to ensure that reporting actions based on past-quarters’ group queries have been completed and do not recur
  • Perform quarterly analysis of movements in balances, variance and identify business reasons
  • Working closely with stakeholders across Country finance, Business finance and Group Finance teams and manage expectations.
  • Complying with all governance requirements – Process metrics review, Service review calls, BCP.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide timely information and support
  • Engage and collaborate with Country and Group teams for process, knowledge and change management
  • Contribute effectively as Scope and GFS Extended Leadership Team for GSSC and GFS initiatives as necessary

OPERATIONAL RISK

  • Proactively communicate with the FORM on operational Risk Issues. Escalate significant events to FORM as appropriate.
  • Coordinate and consolidate Operational Risk and loss reporting of the unit for the reporting to the FORM. Ensure data accuracy and completeness
  • Undertake and/or coordinate periodic business monitoring (self-assessment) activities within the business unit and escalate findings or breaches to FORM.
  • Assist FORM in the implementation of OR framework or other relevant OR initiatives
  • Ensure that all processes and procedures within the unit are properly documented and continuously updated in DOIs and Process flows
Our Ideal Candidate 
  • Qualified Accountant is a must – CA, CPA or CIMA (UK)
  • University degree preferable in Business or Accounting. MBA will be an added advantage.
  • 3 – 5 years post qualification relevant work experience in a Financial Reporting role preferably in a financial services industry with specific experience in performing analytical reviews of legal entity/statutory reporting (schedules and data) with business in focus

Skills – Functional

  • knowledge of IFRS reporting standards and practices
  • Working experience in different financial and accounting systems

Skills- Behavioural

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent network building and strong interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse culture and background.
  • Demonstrates intellectual curiosity of how people, process and systems can perform better
  • Demonstrates integrity and professionalism, with the intent to do the right thing at all times
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks.
  • Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
  • Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.

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Closing Date: 27th June, 2022