Manager Finance & Control

The Manager Finance & Control is responsible for ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, cost analysis, budgeting, budgetary control, and the efficiency and effectiveness of payment processes at NMB Bank Plc.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations including charts of accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost analysis, and month-end and year-end processes.
• Control financial resources to ensure financial transactions, systems, and procedures comply with local and international regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
• Advise management on financial matters and the impact of local and international financial reporting standards.
• Work with Senior Managers on financial forecasting and stakeholder engagement to ensure accurate and timely delivery of the annual budget and Bank strategy.
• Review and monitor General Ledgers and cost-centre budgets and ensure monthly reports are shared with cost-centre owners to discuss variances and promote a cost-conscious culture.
• Ensure timely payment of invoices and staff claims in line with agreed service levels.
• Maintain financial records securely for reference and audit purposes.
• Ensure timely resolution of queries and complaints, including P2P, General Ledger access, refunds, and reversals.
• Follow up on receivable accounts, including intercompany, government, and other receivables, to clear outstanding items on time.
• Work closely with Finance Analysts and Senior Finance Analysts to ensure understanding of finance processes, procedures, departmental objectives, and the Bank’s strategy.
• Monitor the Finance Risk Register and ensure controls are effective and operational.
• Work with Senior Managers to ensure compliance with finance processes, procedures, and policies.
• Support periodic review of finance policies and procedures to align them with new systems.
• Support leadership and management activities including staff training, performance management, and coaching to improve team performance.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial control and management.
• Good understanding of banking products, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP/P2P systems.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of the Flexcube system.
• Strong information-monitoring skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to facilitate change.
• Strong work-management and organizational skills.