Associate Vice President – ICFR & Controls Governance Rak Bank

What You ll Be Doing:

• ICFR Framework Management
• Maintain, operate, and enhance the Bank s ICFR framework, ensuring end-to-end coverage of key financial reporting processes and controls.
• Oversee annual ICFR scoping, control documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Review control design and evidence of operating effectiveness.
• Coordinate management self-assessments and control attestations.
• Audit Coordination & Regulatory Assurance
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external ICFR auditors.
• Manage timely and accurate submission of evidence and documentation.
• Track audit findings and ensure sustainable remediation.
• Support SCA annual ICFR attestation and related regulatory submissions.
• RCSA & Control Integration
• Align financial control testing with the enterprise RCSA framework.
• Ensure significant financial reporting risks are captured and monitored.
• Promote consistency between ICFR and non-financial risk control testing.
• Governance, Reporting & Training
• Prepare reports and dashboards for CFO, Audit Committee, and Risk Committee.
• Facilitate training sessions on ICFR methodology and responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline control processes.

What We re Looking For:

• 8 12 years in financial control, internal audit, or SOX/ICFR within banking or financial services.
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification preferred (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA).
• Strong knowledge of ICFR/SOX methodology, COSO framework, and UAE regulatory environment (SCA, CBUAE).
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and governance reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects under tight timelines.
• Prior experience integrating financial controls with RCSA or risk control frameworks is highly desirable.
• Self-starter with a strong control mindset and attention to detail.