Associate Financial Control Officer

Overview

Support advancing non-digital finance transformation projects focused on the design, documentation, and standardization of business processes. Provide technical, analytical, and coordination support in the development of Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Support process discovery activities to develop concise process charters.
• Prepare process maps and supporting documentation.
• Draft, standardize, and maintain SOPs and operating practices.
• Help implement governance frameworks.
• Work with process owners to ensure policies and controls are documented, communicated, and observed.
• Collaborate with internal audit, procurement, Information Technology (IT), and business process owners.
• Prepare training materials, support handover sessions, and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Compile and report on process adherence, cycle time, error rates, and partner satisfaction.
• Capture lessons learned, contribute to continuous improvement practices, and maintain a transformation fact base.

Required Experience

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in finance process improvement, controllership, accounting, or related operational support roles within the banking, financial services, or development sector. Hands-on experience with internal controls, policy drafting, control matrices, and compliance requirements relevant to finance and accounting. Experience compiling and tracking indicators, analyzing process performance data, and reporting applicable insights. Demonstrated experience with accounting principles and financial control practices. Experience collaborating with teams such as internal audit, IT, procurement, and teams on process documentation, control implementation, or related improvement projects.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, preferably with advanced training. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, and Lean/Six Sigma) are an advantage.

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