Financial Controlling and Reporting Officer

Job Description

Purpose and Job Summary

Support the Finance Controlling & Reporting Manager in coordinating and executing the division's activities, ensuring accurate financial control, GL review, management reporting, performance analysis, regulatory reporting, tax compliance, audit follow-up and IFRS-related activities are completed accurately and on time.

Duties and Responsibilities     

Financial Control & GL

• Review General Ledger balances and financial transactions.

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.

• Review accruals, provisions, adjustments and other significant accounting entries.

• Monitor suspense and unusual balances and follow up their clearance.

• Identify financial control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.

• Support review of branch and Head Office financial balances.

Management Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Prepare and consolidate periodic management financial reports.

• Conduct budget-versus-actual and variance analysis.

• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability and key financial performance indicators.

• Analyze branch, product and operational performance.

• Identify significant performance gaps and provide explanations.

• Prepare dashboards and analytical reports for management.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support management decisions.

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare financial statements and periodic financial reports.

• Support preparation of Board and management reporting packages.

• Prepare and coordinate regulatory reports.

• Validate regulatory reporting information against accounting records.

• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.

• Maintain supporting schedules and reporting documentation.

Tax Compliance

• Support preparation and review of tax returns and statutory tax submissions.

• Review tax-related accounting records and supporting documents.

• Monitor tax compliance deadlines.

• Follow up outstanding tax matters and documentation.

Audit & IFRS

• Support internal and external audit activities.

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents.

• Maintain an audit finding tracker and follow up outstanding issues.

• Support IFRS implementation and compliance.

• Review accounting treatments against applicable accounting policies and IFRS requirements.

• Maintain relevant IFRS and accounting documentation.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Prepare financial analysis requested by management.

• Support financial forecasting and scenario analysis.

• Analyze the financial impact of business initiatives and operational decisions.

• Provide management with timely information on emerging financial and performance risks.

• Support ALCO, management committee and strategic planning requirements where applicable.

Coordination & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with Finance Operations, Treasury and other departments to obtain accurate financial information.

• Review the work prepared by Officers and General Accountants.

• Ensure completeness and quality of divisional reports.

• Follow up assigned actions and reporting deadlines.

• Support process improvement and automation initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• GL and financial control review

• Monthly management financial reports

• Budget-versus-actual analysis

• Revenue, expense and profitability analysis

• Branch and product performance analysis

• Financial and regulatory reporting

• Tax compliance reports

• Audit schedules and follow-up reports

• IFRS compliance/implementation support

• Management dashboards

• Financial analysis and decision-support reports

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports

• Timely completion of financial closing activities

• Quality of performance and variance analysis

• Timely regulatory reporting

• Timely tax compliance activities

• Audit issue follow-up and clearance

• Quality of GL and financial control review

• Timeliness of management analysis

• Accuracy of financial data and supporting schedules
  

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage.

• Relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting, financial control and analysis.

• Experience in financial institutions is preferred.

 Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience of which at least two years in senior officer position in Banks, MFIs or any other financial service providing companies.

 Technical and Behavior Competencies

• Financial accounting and reporting

• General Ledger and financial control

• Financial statement preparation

• Budgeting and variance analysis

• Financial performance and profitability analysis

• Management and regulatory reporting

• Tax compliance

• Audit coordination and follow-up

• IFRS and accounting policies

• Financial forecasting and analysis

• Financial modelling and scenario analysis

• Accounting/CBS systems

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Financial data analysis and dashboard preparation

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking

• Attention to detail

• Professional judgment

• Strong follow-up and execution

• Integrity and confidentiality

• Problem-solving

• Communication and presentation

• Teamwork and coordination

• Accountability

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Working Conditions and Level of Travel Required

• Office environment: typical office based but there could be occasional

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Salary: As per the Institution salary scale with attractive benefits packages

Closing Date: November 09, 2026

How To Apply

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can send the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials via email:

VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Note: -   Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment