Financial Controller at Standard Bank Group
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | July 7, 2025 |
| Category |
Administration
Banking Finance Management Secretary |
| Job Type |
Contract
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. “Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary
Responsibilities
Financial Controller at Standard Bank Group
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- Company: Standard Bank Group
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. “Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary
Financial Controller
Job Description
To provide critical leadership in safeguarding the financial integrity of the bank, ensuring robust financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial stewardship. The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial control frameworks, delivering accurate and timely financial reports, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting long-term strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth and financial resilience. The ideal candidate should bring a strategic mindset, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to influence executive decision-making.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Professional Certification: CPA-K (Certified Public Accountant – Kenya)
Experience Required
5-7 years
- Experience working in financial services environment with an understanding of Commercial Banking products, budgeting, cost and revenue monitoring and forecasting.
- Extensive knowledge and application of accounting standards, including latest IFRS standards, and reporting as it relates to business performance, trends and managing risk.
- Demonstrated leadership in Finance, Risk Management, Planning, and Reporting functions.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Conveying Self-Confidence
- Developing Expertise
- Examining Information
- Interpreting Data
- Providing Insights
Technical Competencies:
- Business Insights
- Financial Analysis
- Industry Knowledge
- Management Accounting
- Stakeholder Management
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To provide critical leadership in safeguarding the financial integrity of the bank, ensuring robust financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial stewardship. The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial control frameworks, delivering accurate and timely financial reports, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting long-term strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth and financial resilience. The ideal candidate should bring a strategic mindset, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to influence executive decision-making.
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Professional Certification: CPA-K (Certified Public Accountant – Kenya)
Experience Required: 10-12 Years (5-7 years in Senior Leadership Positions)
- Experience working in financial services environment with an understanding of Commercial Banking products, budgeting, cost and revenue monitoring and forecasting.
- Extensive knowledge and application of accounting standards, including latest IFRS standards, and reporting as it relates to business performance, trends and managing risk.
- Demonstrated leadership in Finance, Risk Management, Planning, and Reporting functions.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Conveying Self-Confidence
- Developing Expertise
- Examining Information
- Interpreting Data
- Providing Insights
Technical Competencies:
- Business Insights
- Financial Analysis
- Industry Knowledge
- Management Accounting
- Stakeholder Management
Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or TransactionFraudOpsSA@standardbank.co.za
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