- Position Title: Manager, Internal Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting
- Advert Reference: Job Ref ID: 80380563A-0001
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Location: Nairobi County, Nairobi – Westlands Road, Kenya
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Application Deadline: Not Specified (Applications Open Until Filled)
- Category/Department: Banking, Finance, Accounting, Internal Controls, Regulatory Reporting
- Salary Expectation: Estimated KSh 300,000–500,000 gross monthly, inclusive of benefits where applicable. This estimate is based on market rates for senior finance control and regulatory reporting manager roles within tier-one banks and large financial institutions in Kenya, informed by Glassdoor/PayScale benchmarks and comparable pan-African banking roles. Actual remuneration is determined by Standard Bank Group and may vary; this is an independent approximation to guide expectations and negotiation – no legal implication intended.
Introduction
The Manager, Internal Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting role is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished finance professional with deep expertise in IFRS compliance, internal controls, and audit management. This role sits at the heart of governance, transparency, and financial integrity, making it ideal for candidates who combine technical excellence with strong leadership capability.
Based in Nairobi’s Westlands Road business hub, the Manager, Internal Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting will shape and strengthen group-wide internal financial control frameworks while driving high-quality regulatory and financial reporting. Professionals seeking a strategic role within a complex, regulated banking environment will find this position both challenging and highly rewarding.
About Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group is Africa’s largest banking group by assets, with operations across the continent and select global markets. The Group provides comprehensive financial services spanning retail, corporate, investment, and transaction banking. With a strong commitment to governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical leadership, Standard Bank continuously invests in people, systems, and controls to support sustainable growth and stakeholder confidence.
1. Manager, Internal Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting (Nairobi – Westlands Road | 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The Manager, Internal Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting provides strategic leadership in IFRS compliance, internal financial controls, and audit coordination while strengthening governance and control frameworks across all legal entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership in ensuring full compliance with IFRS and other applicable accounting standards while driving excellence in financial reporting.
- Leads and technically executes internal financial control processes and practices, monitoring adherence to the approved Group Internal Financial Control framework to continuously enhance, influence, and shape the internal financial control capability across the Group.
- Oversees and drives quality assurance of general finance processes and practices within all legal entities to ensure alignment with the Internal Financial Control framework.
- Manages and coordinates all audit activities, acting as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors to ensure timely preparation of deliverables, resolution of audit queries, and implementation of recommendations.
- Promotes strong governance, transparency, and continuous improvement across financial operations.
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
- First Degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting or any other related field.
- CPA (K) or ACCA professional certification is required.
- 5–7 years’ experience in finance, audit, or internal financial control roles.
- External audit experience.
- Designing and implementing internal financial control frameworks.
- Driving IFRS and accounting standards compliance.
- Balance sheet substantiation and reconciliation.
- Quality assurance of finance processes across entities.
- Enhancing internal control capability and governance.
- Risk identification and mitigation in financial operations.
- Stakeholder engagement across finance and audit teams.
- Proven experience leading teams.
Behavioural Competencies
- Challenging Ideas
- Documenting Facts
- Establishing Rapport
- Following Procedures
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies
- Financial and Accounting Control
- Financial Systems Administration
- Preparing & Interpreting Financial Statements
- Reconciling Financial Records
- Statistical & Mathematical Analysis
Terms of Service
- Full-Time Employment
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online using the official link below:
Apply Online for Manager, Internal Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting at Standard Bank Group
Please note: Standard Bank Group will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of its recruitment process. If you experience fraud, contact the Fraud Line on +27 800 222 050 or email TransactionFraudOpsSA@standardbank.co.za.
Standard Bank Group is an equal opportunity employer and recruits strictly in compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.
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