About First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the leading financial institutions in the Middle East. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB provides a wide range of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses and institutions across the UAE and international markets. The bank has a strong presence across corporate and investment banking, personal banking, Islamic banking, wealth management, payments and financial services.

Specialist, Accounting & Control

Accounting & Control Specialist – First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), UAE

About the Role

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an Accounting & Control Specialist to support accounting operations, financial controls, reconciliations and transaction processing within its banking operations. The role focuses on maintaining strong financial controls, identifying operational risks, supporting custody and issuer-services activities, and ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Review financial transactions and non-financial transactions processed through the core banking system.
• Perform reconciliation of custody client cash and securities positions.
• Verify account-opening documents, customer information and account amendments.
• Monitor General Ledger accounts and investigate mismatches or disputed balances.
• Support IPO and Issuer Services activities, including account reconciliation and fund transfers.
• Prepare MIS reports, KPIs and financial control reports.
• Identify operational and financial risks and escalate issues to management.
• Coordinate with internal departments, local and international banks, customers and service providers.
• Support VAT-related processes and preparation of process documentation.
• Develop training materials, checklists and process manuals.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new systems or processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Knowledge of general banking principles.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, energetic and adaptable.
• Ability to work in a dynamic banking environment.
• Strong attention to detail and risk awareness.

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