Financial Accountant

FirstRand group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial institution is seeking a finance professional to provide support by applying accounting principles in monitoring and interpreting financial data. The ideal candidate will hold a BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting and have 1-3 years of relevant experience. Join us to enhance operational efficiency and support business decisions. Applications are due by 28/10/25.

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years Relevant Experience (Preferably Articles Exposure).

Responsibilities

• Provide support by monitoring, analysing, and interpreting financial data.
• Maintain accurate records for all financial transactions.
• Support availability of financial decision-making information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Operational efficiency

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Financial reporting

Project execution

Education

BCom Degree Finance, Accounting or Similar

Financial Management and Management Reporting

Job description

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 the business unit to support business decisions.

• Analyse, summarise and account for financial transactions pertaining to a business.
• Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and prevent wastage.
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives.
• Provide sound services and recommendations based on customer and client needs, current information and trends.
• Adhere to financial reporting guidelines set out by First Rand.
• Approve payments and review reconciliations.
• Execute relevant projects and initiatives in line with strategic objectives.
• Maintain accurate records for all financial transactions of the business unit.
• Provide accounting information to support business performance.
• Support availability of financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing and reporting financial data.
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
• Develop and nurture internal relationships within business enabling collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Degree Finance, Accounting or Similar
• Financial Management and Management Reporting
• 1-3 Years Relevant Experience (Preferably Articles Exposure)

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

28 / 10 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.