Analyst, Reporting

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African financial services group is looking for a skilled financial professional to support reporting and control functions. The candidate will manage profit & loss reports and budget analysis, contributing to strategic financial insights. Ideal candidates will hold a postgraduate degree in Finance and Accounting, along with CA(SA) or CIMA qualifications and possess strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in financial/statutory accounting.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze trends and financial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Support reporting & insights for financial objectives.
• Deliver budget reporting and analyze data for accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for meaningful financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data Management

Financial Accounting

Interpreting Financial Statements

Education

Post Graduate Degree: Finance and Accounting

CA(SA)

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

FMI

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To support the Reporting & Control (R&C) Managers in the production of regular reporting & insights & analytics to enable the Financial Insights Leads, Head of Reporting & Control & businesses in delivering their strategic objectives. To deliver reporting relating to all aspects of profit & loss & the balance sheet. To produce budget reporting during the planning cycle, conducting analytical reviews of the data obtained to predetermined materiality & metrics.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree: Finance and Accounting
• CA(SA)
• CIMA
  
  

Experience Required

• 5–7 years of expertise in financial/statutory accounting, with a solid grasp of accounting principles related to revenue, costs, liquidity, and balance sheet transactions. Ability to analyze relationships between financial elements to enhance the depth and accuracy of analytical reporting.
• Proven proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and FMI, leveraging these tools for data management, reporting automation, and financial insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in identifying trends, variances, and key financial indicators to provide actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring accurate and meaningful financial reporting aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards
  
  

Technical Competencies:

• Data Management (Administration)
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Consolidation
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Management Accounting
• Quality Orientation
• Reconciling Financial Records
• Written Communication