Financial Reporting Officer

Reporting Officer at CRDB Bank September 2026 PurposeThe Candidates must be in Katanga as the role is based in Lubumbashi.To ensure that the Bank’sand regulatory reports are accurate, complete and prepared on a timely basis in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards, includingIFRS and GCEC, regulatory guidelines, Bank policies and established procedures.Principle Responsibilities· Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly and annual trial balances and financial reports.· Prepare and monitor compliance with financial covenants applicable to DFIs and other financial institutions.· Ensure the proper maintenance and integrity of financial records, books of accounts and supporting documentation.· Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to the Central Bank and other relevant authorities in accordance with applicable prudential requirements and reporting timelines.· Support the maintenance of the General Ledger and the accurate posting and processing of financial transactions.· Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide the required information and support to facilitate timely and effective audits and reviews.· Work closely with other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information and provide relevant financial analysis and insights to support business needs.· Support the development and implementation of financial reporting policies, procedures and controls to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process.· Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and the Bank’s financial policies and procedures.· Perform any other duties and responsibilities within Finance and Administration as may be assigned by the Senior Officer – Financial Reporting from time to time.Qualifications RequiredEXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional certification such asACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA, or progress towards obtaining such certification, will be an added advantage.Experience· 1-3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, regulatory reporting, financial analysis, or a related finance function.· Experience within a banking or financial services environment is highly preferred.· Experience in preparing financial statements, management reports, or regulatory returns is an added advantage.Knowledge· Strong knowledge of General Ledger (GL) accounting principles.· Good understanding of financial reporting and financial statement preparation.· Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and prudential guidelines.· Understanding of IFRS and applicable accounting standards.· Knowledge of trial balance preparation and account reconciliations.· Understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.· Good understanding of core banking systems and financial reporting processes.· Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements.· Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis tools.· Understanding of financial covenants and compliance monitoring.· Ability to analyze financial data and investigate variances or discrepancies.Skills· Accuracy and attention to detail.· Analytical and problem-solving skills.· Strong communication and report-writing skills.· Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.· Integrity and confidentiality.· Collaboration and stakeholder management.· Strong follow-through and accountability.· Ability to challenge discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.Languages:• Proficiency in French and English is required.• Working knowledge of Swahili and Lingala is an asset.CRDB CommitmentCRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted. PurposeThe Candidates must be in Katanga as the role is based in Lubumbashi.To ensure that the Bank’sand regulatory reports are accurate, complete and prepared on a timely basis in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards, includingIFRS and GCEC, regulatory guidelines, Bank policies and established procedures. Purpose The Candidates must be in Katanga as the role is based in Lubumbashi.To ensure that the Bank’sand regulatory reports are accurate, complete and prepared on a timely basis in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards, includingIFRS and GCEC, regulatory guidelines, Bank policies and established procedures. The Candidates must be in Katanga as the role is based in Lubumbashi. To ensure that the Bank’sand regulatory reports are accurate, complete and prepared on a timely basis in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards, includingIFRS and GCEC, regulatory guidelines, Bank policies and established procedures. Principle Responsibilities· Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly and annual trial balances and financial reports.· Prepare and monitor compliance with financial covenants applicable to DFIs and other financial institutions.· Ensure the proper maintenance and integrity of financial records, books of accounts and supporting documentation.· Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to the Central Bank and other relevant authorities in accordance with applicable prudential requirements and reporting timelines.· Support the maintenance of the General Ledger and the accurate posting and processing of financial transactions.· Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide the required information and support to facilitate timely and effective audits and reviews.· Work closely with other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information and provide relevant financial analysis and insights to support business needs.· Support the development and implementation of financial reporting policies, procedures and controls to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process.· Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and the Bank’s financial policies and procedures.· Perform any other duties and responsibilities within Finance and Administration as may be assigned by the Senior Officer – Financial Reporting from time to time. Principle Responsibilities · Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly and annual trial balances and financial reports.· Prepare and monitor compliance with financial covenants applicable to DFIs and other financial institutions.· Ensure the proper maintenance and integrity of financial records, books of accounts and supporting documentation.· Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to the Central Bank and other relevant authorities in accordance with applicable prudential requirements and reporting timelines.· Support the maintenance of the General Ledger and the accurate posting and processing of financial transactions.· Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide the required information and support to facilitate timely and effective audits and reviews.· Work closely with other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information and provide relevant financial analysis and insights to support business needs.· Support the development and implementation of financial reporting policies, procedures and controls to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process.· Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and the Bank’s financial policies and procedures.· Perform any other duties and responsibilities within Finance and Administration as may be assigned by the Senior Officer – Financial Reporting from time to time. · Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly and annual trial balances and financial reports. · Prepare and monitor compliance with financial covenants applicable to DFIs and other financial institutions. · Ensure the proper maintenance and integrity of financial records, books of accounts and supporting documentation. · Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to the Central Bank and other relevant authorities in accordance with applicable prudential requirements and reporting timelines. · Support the maintenance of the General Ledger and the accurate posting and processing of financial transactions. · Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide the required information and support to facilitate timely and effective audits and reviews. · Work closely with other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information and provide relevant financial analysis and insights to support business needs. · Support the development and implementation of financial reporting policies, procedures and controls to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process. · Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and the Bank’s financial policies and procedures. · Perform any other duties and responsibilities within Finance and Administration as may be assigned by the Senior Officer – Financial Reporting from time to time. Qualifications RequiredEXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional certification such asACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA, or progress towards obtaining such certification, will be an added advantage.Experience· 1-3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, regulatory reporting, financial analysis, or a related finance function.· Experience within a banking or financial services environment is highly preferred.· Experience in preparing financial statements, management reports, or regulatory returns is an added advantage.Knowledge· Strong knowledge of General Ledger (GL) accounting principles.· Good understanding of financial reporting and financial statement preparation.· Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and prudential guidelines.· Understanding of IFRS and applicable accounting standards.· Knowledge of trial balance preparation and account reconciliations.· Understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.· Good understanding of core banking systems and financial reporting processes.· Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements.· Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis tools.· Understanding of financial covenants and compliance monitoring.· Ability to analyze financial data and investigate variances or discrepancies.Skills· Accuracy and attention to detail.· Analytical and problem-solving skills.· Strong communication and report-writing skills.· Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.· Integrity and confidentiality.· Collaboration and stakeholder management.· Strong follow-through and accountability.· Ability to challenge discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.Languages:• Proficiency in French and English is required.• Working knowledge of Swahili and Lingala is an asset. Qualifications Required EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional certification such asACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA, or progress towards obtaining such certification, will be an added advantage.Experience· 1-3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, regulatory reporting, financial analysis, or a related finance function.· Experience within a banking or financial services environment is highly preferred.· Experience in preparing financial statements, management reports, or regulatory returns is an added advantage.Knowledge· Strong knowledge of General Ledger (GL) accounting principles.· Good understanding of financial reporting and financial statement preparation.· Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and prudential guidelines.· Understanding of IFRS and applicable accounting standards.· Knowledge of trial balance preparation and account reconciliations.· Understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.· Good understanding of core banking systems and financial reporting processes.· Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements.· Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis tools.· Understanding of financial covenants and compliance monitoring.· Ability to analyze financial data and investigate variances or discrepancies.Skills· Accuracy and attention to detail.· Analytical and problem-solving skills.· Strong communication and report-writing skills.· Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.· Integrity and confidentiality.· Collaboration and stakeholder management.· Strong follow-through and accountability.· Ability to challenge discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.Languages:• Proficiency in French and English is required.• Working knowledge of Swahili and Lingala is an asset. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification such asACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA, or progress towards obtaining such certification, will be an added advantage. Experience · 1-3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, regulatory reporting, financial analysis, or a related finance function. · Experience within a banking or financial services environment is highly preferred. · Experience in preparing financial statements, management reports, or regulatory returns is an added advantage. Knowledge · Strong knowledge of General Ledger (GL) accounting principles. · Good understanding of financial reporting and financial statement preparation. · Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and prudential guidelines. · Understanding of IFRS and applicable accounting standards. · Knowledge of trial balance preparation and account reconciliations. · Understanding of financial controls and audit requirements. · Good understanding of core banking systems and financial reporting processes. · Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements. · Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis tools. · Understanding of financial covenants and compliance monitoring. · Ability to analyze financial data and investigate variances or discrepancies. Skills · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Analytical and problem-solving skills. · Strong communication and report-writing skills. · Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines. · Integrity and confidentiality. · Collaboration and stakeholder management. · Strong follow-through and accountability. · Ability to challenge discrepancies and ensure data accuracy. Languages: • Proficiency in French and English is required.• Working knowledge of Swahili and Lingala is an asset. CRDB CommitmentCRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted. CRDB Commitment CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted. CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged. It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the CRDB Bank careers portal. CLICK HERE TO APPLY