Product Controller

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related degree.
  
• Professional certifications i.e. ACCA, CPA or CFA.
  
• ACI dealing certificate an added advantage.
  
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience.
  
• A minimum of two (2) years experience as a finance analyst.
  
• Previous experience with MIS applications is an added advantage.
  
• Working knowledge of core-banking systems and treasury systems is an added advantage.
  

P&L and Valuation Control

• Produce and validate daily trading P&L for Financial Markets desks.
  
• Perform detailed P&L (explain market movements, new trades, carry, FX).
  
• Independently review and challenge trade valuations and trader marks.
  
• Investigate and resolve unexplained P&L movements with Front Office.
  

Independent Price Verification (IPV)

• Conduct regular IPV using independent market data sources.
  
• Identify valuation differences and escalate issues in line with governance.
  
• Support valuation committees and maintain valuation documentation.
  

Financial Control & Reporting

• Ensure accurate accounting for trading products in line with IFRS 9 and IFRS 13.
  
• Support month-end and year-end close for Financial Markets.
  
• Prepare financial disclosures related to trading assets and liabilities.
  
• Support internal and external audits.
  

Risk & Governance Support

• Monitor valuation adjustments, reserves, and fair value adjustments.
  
• Partner with Market Risk and Treasury on risk reporting and controls.
  
• Support stress testing and scenario analysis from a finance perspective.
  
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory expectations.
  

Business Partnering

• Act as the primary finance contact for: Traders, Market Risk, Treasury, Compliance.
  
• Provide finance input into new products, pricing, and structural changes.
  
• Maintain effective challenge while supporting business objectives.