Product Control Specialist, Transaction Banking, Investor Services Product, CIB Finance – Standard Bank Group

Job Description

About the Company

Standard Bank Group operates as a prominent financial services institution centered on Africa while maintaining a significant international presence, providing dynamic career paths and collaboration with driven industry experts. The organization serves a diverse client base encompassing private individuals, small and large enterprises, affluent households, and major international corporations and institutions, dedicated to fostering economic expansion across the continent and delivering genuine value to communities.

Job Overview

This position supports the development of an efficient, uniform, and governed Transaction Banking Product Control framework throughout African regions. The incumbent handles monthly financial sign-offs for group reporting and annual verifications for external auditors regarding balance sheets and income statements. Key responsibilities include shaping transformation initiatives to enhance monthly reporting frameworks and internal controls, alongside evaluating organizational credit exposures across balance sheet items to ensure alignment with established credit guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must hold a postgraduate qualification in fields such as Business Commerce, Finance, or Accounting, alongside professional credentials like CA(SA), CFA, or CIMA. Applicants require between three and four years of background in product control or financial roles, ideally within corporate investment or transaction banking domains. The role necessitates three to four years of involvement with multi-jurisdictional financial operations, governance partners, and regional African markets. Professionals should bring three to four years of expertise in accounting platforms including SAP and sub-ledger systems like T24, Finacle, or GBM, together with thorough understanding of IFRS standards, profit and loss statements, balance sheet substantiation, financial controls, and audit documentation. Furthermore, candidates need three to four years of involvement in process mapping, workflow automation, root cause evaluation, accounting reviews, and project delivery, complemented by designated behavioral and technical competencies.

How to Apply

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