Holders of the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Fireworks Display" ever recorded and "Largest Pyrotechnic Image", Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth-generation, family-owned and operated company. Known as "America's First Family of Fireworks," the Gruccis have transformed the night skies to the delight of millions across the globe since 1850. They are world-renowned for pyrotechnic artistry, scientific innovation and old-fashioned values. Their signature performances include the official celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the National Anthem “Star Spangled Spectacular,†in Baltimore, countless performances in and around Las Vegas, NV., seven consecutive U.S. Presidential Inaugurations; the Olympic Games in Beijing, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Lake Placid; commemorations such as the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty and star-studded extravaganzas including the grand opening of the Atlantis Dubai and the Palm Jumeirah Island in the United Arab Emirates. On New Year’s Eve 2013, a stunning performance displaying 479,651 fireworks made its debut above Dubai’s iconic skyline. The Gruccis achieved their “Largest Fireworks Display†title with this performance and smashed the Guinness Book of World Record’s preceding mark. Phil Grucci currently serves as President/CEO of Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. and Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc., the manufacturing entity of the Grucci group of companies.... |
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Al Qurm Business Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Full-time
Sub Division: Group Finance - Reporting, Controls & Taxation
Division: Group Finance
Company Description
Join the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation.
We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.?
Job Description
This role AVP - Financial Control supports the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the balance sheet substantiation activities across the Group in line with applicable policies which include the Group Account Ownership and Verification (AOV) policy and the Internal Control over Financial Reporting Framework (ICFR), ultimately contributing towards strengthening the Group's control environment and the integrity of the Group's consolidated balance sheet.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Generic Accountability
Ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with all financial control and accounting policies across the Group, which include the AOV policy and all related activities.
Oversight and management of the various control and governance activities (e.g. Account Ownership and Verification, Internal Accounts Review, GL mapping, etc.) to ensure integrity of the group's balance sheet.
Timely reporting and escalation to senior management, and follow-up on the resolution of identified issues.
Specific Accountability
Assisting with the proper implementation of all financial control policies in the Group and ensure oversight over the smooth functioning of such activities thereafter.
Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of data and conducting the required checks before initiating the AOV workflow in the tool we use to support all the balance sheet substantiation activities.
Ensuring proper coordination and completion of the monthly AOV activities across the Group, and reviewing the submissions received to ensure they are in line with the established standards, and they appropriately capture the results of the embedded controls.
Liaising with the account owners and ensure all self-identified issues are reported through the RAG reporting submitted, and that the items at risk have a corrective action plan with an action owner and a target resolution date. Following-up for the timely resolution of all such issues.
Conduct the conformance testing work as per the approved standards for all the accounts owned by the Business and Operations teams and having an appropriate and comprehensive documentation in place, in addition to supporting the teams with resolving the issues highlighted through this testing.
Working with the relevant teams to ensure that the Account Specific Guidance notes are regularly updated, and relevant employees are properly trained.
Participating in the annual RCSA exercise and ensuring key processes relating to the team with residual risks have effective mitigating controls.
Providing training to the relevant staff members to ensure they are well versed with the requirements of the AOV policy and other financial control/accounting activities.
Conduct independent testing of the governance and controls environment across the group, ensuring gaps are remediated in a timely manner and in line with the Group ICFR framework.
Supporting with the resolution of relevant audit issues highlighted by external and internal auditors in addition to regulators, in addition to all the self-identified issues.
Involvement in all finance-related systems implementation and assisting in the preparation of relevant business requirement documents, conducting required UAT and providing trainings.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Banking & Finance.
Accounting qualification (Preferably ACA, CPA, ACCA)
Minimum Experience
3-5 years of experience garnered across accounting and internal controls.
Good understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/IAS).
Previous working experience with Big 4 or in the banking sector is preferred.
Good working experience in Excel with strong analytical skills.
Full-time
Sub Division: Group Finance - Reporting, Controls & Taxation
Division: Group Finance
Company Description
Join the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation.
We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.?
Job Description
This role AVP - Financial Control supports the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the balance sheet substantiation activities across the Group in line with applicable policies which include the Group Account Ownership and Verification (AOV) policy and the Internal Control over Financial Reporting Framework (ICFR), ultimately contributing towards strengthening the Group's control environment and the integrity of the Group's consolidated balance sheet.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Generic Accountability
Ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with all financial control and accounting policies across the Group, which include the AOV policy and all related activities.
Oversight and management of the various control and governance activities (e.g. Account Ownership and Verification, Internal Accounts Review, GL mapping, etc.) to ensure integrity of the group's balance sheet.
Timely reporting and escalation to senior management, and follow-up on the resolution of identified issues.
Specific Accountability
Assisting with the proper implementation of all financial control policies in the Group and ensure oversight over the smooth functioning of such activities thereafter.
Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of data and conducting the required checks before initiating the AOV workflow in the tool we use to support all the balance sheet substantiation activities.
Ensuring proper coordination and completion of the monthly AOV activities across the Group, and reviewing the submissions received to ensure they are in line with the established standards, and they appropriately capture the results of the embedded controls.
Liaising with the account owners and ensure all self-identified issues are reported through the RAG reporting submitted, and that the items at risk have a corrective action plan with an action owner and a target resolution date. Following-up for the timely resolution of all such issues.
Conduct the conformance testing work as per the approved standards for all the accounts owned by the Business and Operations teams and having an appropriate and comprehensive documentation in place, in addition to supporting the teams with resolving the issues highlighted through this testing.
Working with the relevant teams to ensure that the Account Specific Guidance notes are regularly updated, and relevant employees are properly trained.
Participating in the annual RCSA exercise and ensuring key processes relating to the team with residual risks have effective mitigating controls.
Providing training to the relevant staff members to ensure they are well versed with the requirements of the AOV policy and other financial control/accounting activities.
Conduct independent testing of the governance and controls environment across the group, ensuring gaps are remediated in a timely manner and in line with the Group ICFR framework.
Supporting with the resolution of relevant audit issues highlighted by external and internal auditors in addition to regulators, in addition to all the self-identified issues.
Involvement in all finance-related systems implementation and assisting in the preparation of relevant business requirement documents, conducting required UAT and providing trainings.
#LI-MA3
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Banking & Finance.
Accounting qualification (Preferably ACA, CPA, ACCA)
Minimum Experience
3-5 years of experience garnered across accounting and internal controls.
Good understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/IAS).
Previous working experience with Big 4 or in the banking sector is preferred.
Good working experience in Excel with strong analytical skills.
