FINANCIAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT INTERSWITCH GROUP

About Company:

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. 

Job Description:

Regulatory Compliance Reporting:

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate regulatory reports in compliance with relevant financial and industry regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in regulatory requirements and ensure the company's reporting processes are aligned with these changes.

ESG Reporting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and prepare ESG reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of ESG disclosures, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability.

Internal Controls Review:

• Assess and review the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to mitigate risks and strengthen control environment.

Process Improvement:

• Analyze current financial processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and automation.
• Collaborate with teams to implement process enhancements that streamline financial operations and enhance data accuracy.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes in accordance with GAAP/IFRS standards.
• Support the external audit process by providing necessary documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.

Data Analysis:

• Perform detailed financial analysis, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and meaningful financial information.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with various teams, including Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations, to ensure alignment on financial reporting and compliance matters.

Ad hoc Projects:

• Contribute to special projects as assigned, which may involve financial modeling, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting.

Requirements:

Risk Management:

• Applies expertise to act as the organisational authority on identifying, assessing, prioritising, and managing risks.

Planning and Organising:

• Uses expertise to act as organisational authority on planning, organising, prioritising, and overseeing activities to meet business objectives efficiently.

Review and Reporting:

• Uses expertise to act as the organisational authority on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.

Adaptive Mindset;

• Operates as a recognised expert to shift into and out of a mental mindset associated with assessing the facts and circumstances of the current situation and environment and making the appropriate/innovative adjustments to thinking and work habits to thrive in any scenario.
• Typically known as a subject matter authority.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience should include Big 4 experience (desirable), detailed technical knowledge of financial reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS), Knowledge/experience of ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives is a plus.
• Proficient in financial systems and software (e.g., ERP, Excel, accounting software), and demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and embrace innovation.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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