Financial Accountant

FNB South Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Financial Accountant to provide critical support in analyzing financial data and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, with a focus on collaboration and innovation. This role involves managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and guiding stakeholders in decision-making processes. Join a dynamic team that values growth and excellence in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years experience in the financial field post-qualification.
• Experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and guidance for decision-making processes.
• Coordinate the budget preparation process and report variances.
• Review and prepare tax returns ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Coaching

Budget Management

Tax Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences

BCom Accounting

Job description

Job Description

To provide support to the business unit by applying accounting principles in monitoring, analysing, and interpreting financial data, maintaining and auditing financial transactions, and providing accurate accounting information pertaining to reserves, assets, and expenditures to support business decisions.

Hello Future Financial Accountant

Job Description Summary

To partner with the business in providing financial advice and support to increase operational quality through the execution of financial services as per agreed standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance for operational and decision-making processes.
2. Monitor and coach behaviors that ensure a service-oriented culture, build rewarding relationships, propose innovations, and enable exceptional client service.
3. Manage and monitor the effectiveness of the business's financial information systems.
4. Coordinate the budget preparation process, monitor, and report variances to support decision-making and corrective actions.
5. Record, analyze, and manage costs with associated drivers for decision-making.
6. Accurately record, adjust, and reconcile financial transactions and events using relevant principles.
7. Maintain supporting documentation according to professional standards.
8. Prepare and report on the business's operations and financial conditions, managing reporting systems and processes.
9. Maximize productivity through efficient planning and process improvements.
10. Manage interrelationships between systems, data, and resources for effective project planning and delivery.
11. Review and prepare tax returns ensuring accuracy, compliance, and providing tax advice.
12. Contribute to a culture of active sharing of successes, issues, trends, and ideas.
13. Manage team performance, skills development, succession planning, and culture to improve performance and competence.
14. Continuously assess own performance, seek feedback, and pursue training as needed.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Qualification: Bachelor of Accounting Sciences or BCom Accounting degree
• Experience: 2 to 3 years in the financial field post-qualification
• Additional Knowledge: Experience in the financial services industry

Benefits of the Role

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

Behavioral Attributes

• Curious & courageous: driven to learn and brave enough to explore new ideas
• Obsessed with mastery: committed to becoming proficient and continuously improving

Application Details

If you're interested in taking this step, we look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Application Deadline: 23/05/25

All appointments will align with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. We support the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may disclose disability information voluntarily; this will be kept confidential unless required by law.