Senior Internal Control Officer

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY METRICS
• JOB SUMMARY:
• Support the Finance Controlling & Reporting Manager in executing division activities, ensuring accurate GL reviews, management reporting, performance analysis, regulatory reporting, tax compliance, audit follow-ups, and IFRS implementation.
• DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Financial Control & GL: Review GL balances, support financial closings (monthly/quarterly/annual), review accruals and provisions, clear suspense balances, and address control weaknesses across branches and HO.
• Management Reporting & Performance Analysis: Consolidate management financial reports, perform budget vs. actual variance analysis, analyze revenue/expenses/profitability, prepare dashboards, and deliver strategic financial insights.
• Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Prepare financial statements, board/management reporting packages, and regulatory filings while ensuring data validation and strict deadline adherence.
• Tax Compliance: Review statutory tax returns, monitor compliance deadlines, and track outstanding tax matters.
• Audit & IFRS: Coordinate internal/external audits, manage audit finding trackers, and enforce IFRS standards and accounting policies.
• Financial Analysis & Decision Support: Support forecasting, scenario modeling, ALCO/management committee inputs, and risk assessments for new business initiatives.
• Quality Assurance: Review work of Officers and General Accountants, collaborate with Treasury/Finance Operations, and drive process automation.
• KEY DELIVERABLES:
• GL control reviews & monthly management reports
• Budget variance, profitability, branch/product analysis
• Financial statements, regulatory filings & tax compliance reports
• Audit schedules, trackers & IFRS compliance documentation
• Executive management dashboards & decision-support analysis
• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial and regulatory reports
• Timely completion of financial closing and tax compliance
• Quality of variance analysis and GL reviews
• Speed of audit issue resolution and clearance
• Data accuracy across supporting schedules

Required qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & EMPLOYMENT TERMS
• EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Experience in financial institutions is preferred.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in financial accounting, reporting, financial control, and analysis.
• Must include at least 2 years in a Senior Officer position within Banks, MFIs, or other financial service companies.
• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Financial accounting, GL control, financial statement preparation, and management/regulatory reporting.
• Budgeting, variance analysis, profitability tracking, forecasting, and scenario/financial modeling.
• Tax compliance, audit coordination, and IFRS/accounting policy enforcement.
• Proficiency in Accounting/CBS systems, Advanced MS Excel, data analysis, and dashboard preparation.
• BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
• Analytical and critical thinking, high attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Strong follow-up, execution, integrity, confidentiality, problem-solving, teamwork, and accountability under pressure.
• REQUIRED & DESIRED SKILLS:
• Core Skills: Risk management, reporting & documentation, internal audit & controls.
• Leadership: Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• EMPLOYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• Place/Environment: Typical office environment with occasional travel as required.
• Employment Type: Permanent.
• Salary & Benefits: As per the institution's salary scale with attractive benefit packages.
• Application Deadline: November 09, 2026.

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