Product Control Specialist, GM, AR

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**Overview** This role is for a Product Control Specialist within the Global Markets (GM), Africa Regions (AR) division of Standard Bank. The position is situated within the country finance structure, with a direct reporting line to the Country CIBFinance Head and a dotted reporting line to the GM Africa Regions Product Control Team. **What you will do** * Manage daily and monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement controls for the Global Markets GM business. * Ensure standardisation, governance, review, and control processes are consistently applied and effectively managed. * Oversee the reporting and attribution of GM revenues, balance sheet substantiation, and month-end reporting activities. * Develop and apply a strong understanding of the valuation and risk management mechanics within the Global Markets environment. * Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Front Office, and Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and control. * Operate within the country finance structure, with a direct reporting line to the Country CIBFinance Head and a dotted reporting line to the GM Africa Regions Product Control Team. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Post-graduate degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or Accounting CA SA preferred. * 3 to 7 years of experience in product control, auditing, or investment banking. * 3-4 years' experience in Product Control, Auditing, or Credit Derivatives. * Strong understanding of information flows between front-office systems and the general ledger. * Sound banking knowledge, with preference given to candidates who have exposure to Investment Banking. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. * **Behavioural Competencies:** * Articulating Information * Challenging Ideas * Checking Things * Convincing People * Embracing Change * Examining Information * Interpreting Data * Managing Tasks * Providing Insights * Pursuing Goals * Team Working * Thinking Positively * **Technical Competencies:** * Financial Accounting * Financial Analysis * Financial and Accounting Control * Reconciling Financial Records * Statistical & Mathematical Analysis **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a post-graduate qualification in finance, commerce, or accounting, ideally with a CA SA designation. The ideal candidate will have between 3 and 7 years of experience in product control, auditing, or investment banking, with a specific focus of 3-4 years in Product Control, Auditing, or Credit Derivatives. They must possess a strong understanding of financial flows, banking knowledge (preferably investment banking), and be adept at analytical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management. Applicants should also demonstrate the specified behavioural and technical competencies outlined in the advert. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/product-control-specialist-gm-ar-standard-bank-group Source: myjobmag

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