Standard Chartered Bank
To add-value to the strategic direction, planning, budgeting forecasting and performance of the business in support of the Cluster or Business Head
Implement controls within the Business Unit to meet business cost challenges.
Assist Business Unit Head and Finance Operational Risk Manager in coordinating, driving and directing effective compliance and operational risk management at the Business Unit level
Support Consumer Private & Business Banking (CPBB) on strategy development, business planning and budgeting.
Ongoing evaluation of business decision making process through business MIS and application of analytics.
Analysis and evaluation of investment decisions and options support the project approval process and provide financial management of initiatives.
Reporting
Report Country Consumer Private & Business Banking performance and ensure reports are timely and accurate at both product and customer segments level and feed into;
Monthly Exco & Performance reviews
Quarterly board reviews
- Half & full year financial reporting
Review regulatory returns for Insurance agency & investment services
Budgeting and Planning
Actively support the formulation and reporting of the annual Country Consumer Private & Business Banking Budget
Assist to develop and maintain product and customer segment profitability modelling.
ICAAP- supporting the business with ICAAP financials and assumptions used to aid the country ICAAP activities.
People
Individual Learning and Developments Plans
Operational Risk Management and Assurance
Act as Unit Operational Risk Manager for the Reporting Unit
To report Unit’s Operational Risk issues and losses to Functional Operational Risk Manager (FORM)
To assist FORM in developing and updating of procedures, controls and monitoring plans
Operational Risk Management
To adhere to the agreed KCSA plans and approach
To identify and report all exceptions on non compliance with standard controls
To identify and report all weaknesses inherent in the standard controls
To maintain proper record keeping on all KCSA related activities
Health & Safety (General)
Complete mandatory H&S learning; behave responsibly in compliance with this policy;
Follow instructions as defined in H&S standard and comply with applicable legal requirements;
Report work related accidents, incidents, ill health and unsafe workplace conditions
Cooperate in assessment and mitigation of H&S risks and investigation of accidents and incidents.
Conduct Responsibilities
Provide leadership in Zambia CPBB Finance team to comply with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct and practices as defined by internal and external requirements. Understand and ensure compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines including those governing securities activities, company law, anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters.
Embed the Group’s Values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics. Comply with relevant policies, processes and regulations, as part of the culture. Lead by example by displaying exemplary conduct behaviours and take personal responsibility for:
The conduct of individuals in Zambia CPBB Finance team ensuring behaviours set out in the Group Code of Conduct is followed.
Zambia CPBB Finance team achieving the outcomes set out in the Conduct Principals and Pillars.
both direct and indirect/dotted line managers are individually accountable to proactively communicate, collaborate and agree on the conduct ratings of employees.
Anti Money Laundering
Ensure vigilance in relation to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’s efforts in combating it
Key Stakeholders
Internal
Business Heads
Group Finance
GFS Kenya – Hub
GFS Chennai
Heads of support functions
Internal Auditors
Business Operations
External
Central Bank
Tax Authorities and Consultants
Insurance Agencies
External Auditors
Industry and Trade Associations
Central Statistical Office
Financial Institutions
Stock Exchange
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or Professional Accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA or ACCA) together with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
A sound knowledge of the Group Market Risk and Accounting practice and statutory requirements, and indeed an all round banking experience.
Good communications and inter personal skills due to the frequent contact with both internal and external customers.
Hands on experience in computer packages and spreadsheets
To apply for this job please visit scb.taleo.net.