Lead Financial Reporting Control Specialist

Job Overview: The Head of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of a robust ICFR system in line with the COSO framework to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements.This is a senior position responsible for serving as the primary custodian of the ICFR framework within the organization and identifying financial reporting risks, addressing control deficiencies, and fostering accountability.Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage the bank-wide ICFR framework ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, accounting principles, and best industry practices.Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain strong financial reporting controls.Design, document, and test internal control processes related to financial reporting in collaboration with stakeholders.Identify control gaps, assess financial reporting risks, and recommend corrective actions.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance or Business Administration.Professionally qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), ACCA or an MBA.Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years of managerial role in any Big-4 audit firm within the GCC region or in an Internal Audit Dept of a banking company.Working experience in ICFR, financial reporting, and audit processes in complex or regulated industries.Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing large-scale projects.