Assistant Manager GL Reconciliation (Emirati)

Job Title: Assistant Manager Other GL Reconciliation

Location: Dubai

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Manager Other GL Reconciliation to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support the Unit Manager by supervising reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy of General Ledger (GL) accounts, and maintaining compliance with approved policies and service-level agreements (SLAs). You will play a key role in verifying transactions, identifying outstanding items, and ensuring timely settlement across the Banks business units and branches.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and ensure all GL reconciliation activities, including balancing, reconciliation, and escalation, are performed on time and in line with SLAs, policies, and operational guidelines.
• Liaise with IT and internal departments to resolve reconciliation-related issues and address internal/external queries efficiently.
• Document system enhancements/changes, raise RFC/BRD requests, and perform thorough UAT testing with documented scripts and results.
• Assist project teams in developing reconciliation methodologies and conduct training sessions on system usage.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to maintain high service quality standards within the reconciliation unit.
• Provide efficient and timely service to internal stakeholders within agreed SLAs.
• Recommend changes to systems/processes to handle increasing transaction volumes while maintaining efficiency.
• Prepare responses to audit/operational control reviews and ensure timely closure of agreed action plans.
• Take corrective measures for audit observations, fostering a zero-repeat findings culture.
• Prepare and submit month-end reconciliation statements and other reports to Finance and stakeholders.
• Provide MIS reports and project progress updates to management.
• Act as a full backup to the Nostro GL Reconciliation Team Leader.
• Carry out any additional tasks or responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (mandatory).
• 4-5 years of experience in GL or Treasury, preferably in the banking/financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliation processes and reporting standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and exposure to banking systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a leading Bank and be part of a dynamic finance team.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.