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Product Control and Systems Manager

Job Description

The Product Control and Systems Accounting manager will work closely with traders, risk, and valuation teams to produce daily P&Ls and analyze them for risk, market trends, and product performance. In addition, they will be responsible for overseeing the integration, management, and optimization of banking products and IT systems to ensure no deficiencies in the product or system, integrity of financial data, seamless operations, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Lead financial control and reporting for product lines and business unit portfolios, with a primary focus on global markets, treasury operations, and other key products across the bank.
• Responsible for financial performance and profitability analysis of products, ensuring accurate valuation of treasury instruments. Independently assess and validate income recognition, valuation methodologies, and accounting treatments for financial instruments such as foreign exchange, bonds, derivatives, and other related products.
• Ensure the timely and accurate calculation, verification, and reporting of daily profit and loss (P&L) and related analytics. Prepare and validate daily P&L reports for all Business units, maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Ensure accurate month-end reporting of profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet positions for all Global Markets and Treasury products. Perform reconciliations and promptly resolve any discrepancies identified. Submit monthly reports to the CFO and Head of Finance, including income attribution and portfolio performance.
• Evaluate and mitigate financial risks related to product operations, with a strong understanding of valuation methodologies for traded products. Collaborate closely with risk and valuation teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and collaborate with business units to deliver insights, performance reports, budgets, and forecasts. Engage with traders, finance business partners, risk management, and IT teams, and present key performance metrics and strategic insights on product-related matters to management and relevant committees
• Oversee product cost accounting and pricing strategies, ensuring accurate setup of accounting parameters through thorough product paper reviews. Stay informed on market trends and provide strategic advice to management on their potential impact on the bank’s portfolio.
• Implement financial controls and drive process improvements for product-related operations. Develop and maintain robust internal controls for financial systems, ensuring accurate data flows and reconciling system outputs with financial reports.
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare financial instrument disclosures in accordance with IFRS, CBN, and other regulatory guidelines, ensuring readiness for internal reviews and external audits.
• Collaborate with product and finance teams to support budgeting and forecasting processes across the bank, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
• Establish robust internal control frameworks for IT systems and banking products. Maintain and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines. Continuously review and update control processes to address emerging risks and technological advancements.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of IT systems and product controls to identify vulnerabilities and provide assurance. Support month-end close processes and assist in audit preparations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and report findings to senior management. Lead investigations into control breaches, IT security incidents, and product-related issues. Develop and implement corrective action plans to address identified weaknesses and enhance control effectiveness.
• Provide training and ongoing support on financial systems and controls. Serve as the primary contact for system-related queries and troubleshooting related to finance operations and product-related matters.
• Coordinate all finance and systems enhancement projects, collaborating with internal and external project teams to conduct business analysis and ensure timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
• Including any other roles and responsibilities assigned by the CFO.

Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of work experience, 5 of which would have been spent in product control, financial analysis or accounting roles.
• A degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar areas.
• Professional qualification in Accounting and Membership of a Professional body is advantageous
• You have prior experience in a similar role within an investment bank
• Good understanding of financial products and valuation methodologies
• Good understanding of core banking platform and financial systems

General Competencies:

• Project coordination and management
• Good communication skills
• Good presentation and business writing skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of accountability and ethical decision-making

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.19/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Credit Operations and Regulatory Officer

Job Description

The essence of this role is to centralize all operational and regulatory responsibilities relating to the Credit function, to enhance the levels of service, compliance, timeliness, and quality of credit regulatory reporting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:   

All regulatory Credit returns mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”), including but not limited to: 

• Monthly capital adequacy and credit portfolio position reports
• Monthly Credit Risk Management System (“CRMS”) submissions
• Management and implementation of ongoing information updates on the CRMS

All regulatory Credit returns mandated by the CBN in respect of credit bureaus, including but not limited to: 

• Monthly credit portfolio position reports to all credit bureaus subscribed to by RMBN 
• On-going information updates on clients’ credit positions as may be required
• All Credit regulatory returns mandated by the FirstRand Group (the “Group”) in respect of the South African Reserve 
• Bank (“SARB”) reporting requirements, including periodic credit portfolio position reports (including but not limited to BA returns)
• All regulatory Credit returns mandated by the FirstRand Group in respect of ongoing risk Management (“ORM”) practices
• Accurately prepare and respond to credit portfolio position requests from other departments in the bank, including 
• Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Internal Audit.

All other ad-hoc Credit information requests from shareholders/other stakeholders and regulators:  

• Provide support to the Credit team (and in some instances generate) in terms of all credit portfolio reporting to the Board and Executive Committee 
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure that credit file contents are up to date as per CBN guidelines 

Credit Control and Loan Disbursement: 

• Participate in Deal Conclusion Forums and the New Product Approval process 
• Review Credit Facility agreements to ensure that all conditions precedent to drawdown are in place before 
• disbursement 
• Collateral Management 
• Thorough monitoring of conditions and covenant breaches 
• Overall monitoring and control of credit documentation and processes credit post-analyses 

Effective teamwork, self-management, and alignment with group values: 

• Imbibe the RMB promises & continually drive RMB’s values    
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback as well as request training where 
• appropriate   
• Identify effective activities to address own development gaps   
• Create own development plan and review the plan with the manager   
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback   
• Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and 
• performance   
• Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products, and trends     

Qualifications and Experience:  

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline  
• Minimum of seven years of relevant working experience within a Nigerian bank or financial institution
• Prior experience in credit (preferably regulatory reporting / Credit Admin and operations) will be an 
• added advantage
• Good understanding of the Nigerian Banking Industry and its regulatory requirements 

Competency and General Skills:

Technical Skills:

• General knowledge and understanding of business, industry, and the macroeconomic environment 
• Good understanding of financial instruments and banking products, as well as their linkages in determining 
• High level competency in MS Office
• High level of numeracy 
• Strong ability to read and analyze data   
• Strong verbal and written communication   
• Sound presentation skills 

Key Competencies:

• Result-oriented and driven – A self-starter who produces a consistently high quality of output within agreed 
• deadlines. Prompt and proactive in driving for results and has problem-solving aptitude. 
• Creative / Innovative – Must possess the ability to identify and initiate more efficient ways of doing things. 
• Detail – Must possess a strong level of attention to detail, and accuracy and be well organized, which are considered 
• essential for regulatory reporting. Must also possess the ability to process and work with large volumes of data. 
• Good communication skills – Must possess the ability to communicate and debate views effectively, 
• constructively and convincingly using verbal and non-verbal means.  
• Relationship-building capability – Must possess the ability to put people at ease and build sound relationships 
• based on mutual trust and openness.  

Human Relations Profile: 

• Ability to strike and maintain good client relationships.   
• Strong character & integrity paramount   
• High degree of self-confidence; pleasant personality; well-presented    
• Well organized / good time management skills / disciplined/ detail orientated   
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision  
• Team oriented   
• Flexible when necessary and able to work effectively under pressure  

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.07/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Internal Control Officer

Job Description

To support the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal control processes and systems to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct detailed control reviews, prepare reports on findings, and collaborate with departments to remediate control weaknesses. Play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s assets and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of operational and financial processes.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Internal Control Manager:

• Conduct regular reviews of financial transactions and operational processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform independent spot checks across various units to identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor adherence to approved limits of authority and access levels, ensuring a robust compliance environment that prevents operational losses and regulatory infractions.
• Track sensitive processes across key units to ensure alignment with regulatory directives and internal standards.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to conduct detailed reviews of internal controls across departments, identifying gaps and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Identify inherent risks in business processes, assess the effectiveness of mitigating controls, and document findings in line with professional standards.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, providing timely feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive log of control deficiencies, ensuring timely updates, follow-up, and closure.
• Support line management and other stakeholders with assigned duties related to internal control and compliance.
• Facilitate internal control awareness training for staff, promoting a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Utilize data analytics tools to detect patterns, anomalies, and potential control breaches.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of key reports, reconciliations, and documentation used in decision-making.
• Assist in the review of third-party service providers to ensure alignment with the bank’s control standards.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and internal control methodologies to enhance review effectiveness.
• Maintain awareness of emerging risk issues and changes in risk status across business units.
• Share knowledge and insights with colleagues to foster continuous improvement and learning.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by line management or relevant stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in internal control, audit, or risk management within the banking sector.
• Professional certifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA) are an added advantage.
• An appreciation of regulatory and legal requirements across different products and business lines.  

General Competencies: 

Business and commercial awareness

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Strong analytical skills & logical thinking  

Good interpersonal and time management skills  

Keen attention to detail  

Good communication (written and verbal) skills   

Achievement-driven and takes accountability for work assigned  

Creative and innovative thinking  

Customer-focused  

Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision  

Takes initiative, proactive mindset  

Ability to motivate others  

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