Senior Controller (Two Positions) Internal/External – Jigjiga

Purpose of the Job

To control and ensure the proper functionality of the branch’s performance by adhering to the bank’s policies and procedures.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform audits using common standards of practice, company policies, business goals and industry regulations.
• Plans financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
• Indicate areas where risk is found to generate a more complete picture of financial responsibility.
• Analyse adherence to budgetary standards and guidelines using financial data and balance sheets.
• Review all financial documents and procedures to spot errors, inefficiencies or instances of misuse.
• Confirm companies’ profitable holdings, account balances or financial obligations by reviewing databases and other financial sources of information.
• Document all internal processes within an audit; list all data sources; detail all conclusions after an investigation.
• Update the internal organization’s team members with periodic status reports, meetings and other important developments.
• Develop new standards of practice within a company to increase accounting accuracy and integrity.
• Assist in the case of external auditing processes.
• Reflect on historical and current budgetary trends found in the data.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional development.
• Keep all sensitive information confidential and secure.

Competencies (knowledge, skill and abilities)

·   Strong ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

·   Well-organized and efficient

·   Good interpersonal skill

·   Ability to lead and coach others

·   Take initiative and set priorities

·   Ability to realize the ongoing business dynamism of the banking industry

·   Acting with integrity

·   Flexible and adapt to new business needs

·   Proven commitment towards the bank’s vision and mission

·   Understand and implement the Bank’s code of conduct and ethics

·   Computer literate

·   Knowledge in service marketing