Financial Accountant

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Regulatory Reporting professional to ensure accurate preparation and submission of regulatory returns. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers valuable exposure to regulatory frameworks and operational improvements within the finance sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working experience.
• Experience with Basel III.
• Experience with BA returns.
• CA (SA) or a relevant qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate preparation and submission of BA returns.
• Compile and submit financial conglomerate returns.
• Calculate and consolidate Group Equity Value.
• Support decision-making processes through reporting.
• Participate in regulatory compliance and audits.

Skills

Accounting

Budget Management

Financial Analysis

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

HFM

Job description

Job Description

The Regulatory Reporting Team functions as part of the Group Reporting & Insights team within the Old Mutual Limited (OML) Group. The team has a broad knowledge of the business across the group due to the rigorous reporting required for designated Insurance Groups and Financial Conglomerates.

This requires interaction with stakeholders across the group and regulatory bodies, leading to a strong working relationship with all the business segments within OML.

Responsibilities

• To ensure accurate and timely preparation, completion, and submission of the BA returns, which report on the offshore operations of South African banks, in compliance with the Prudential Authority's directives under the Banks Act.
• Compile and submit semi-annual financial conglomerate returns within the timelines stipulated by the regulator.
• Calculate and consolidate Group Equity Value across segments whilst ensuring alignment with internal valuation methodologies.
• Support decision making processes through accurate reporting.
• Consolidate and prepare financial and strategic information required for S&P credit rating reviews.
• Assist with any IAIS related requirements communicated via the Prudential Authority.
• Maintain audit trails to ensure smooth audits across the processes.
• Preparation of ad-hoc applications made to the local regulator.
• Plan timelines to ensure timely and appropriate reviews occur.
• Support the forecasting of Group Equity Value.
• Drive operational excellence through active process review and improvements that ensure deliverables are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Keep abreast with regulatory developments and ensure compliance within processes.
• Participate in knowledge sharing initiatives within Group Reporting & Insights team.
• Have an understanding of legal and management consolidation structures with a strong appreciation of need for process disciplines and controls.

Requirements

• 3-5 years working experience
• Basel III experience
• BA return experience
• CA (SA) advantageous or any relevant qualification
• Microsoft Office (Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• HFM experience advantageous
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Willingness to learn
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment

Skills

• Accounting, Budget Management, Business Requirements Analysis, Data Controls, Evaluating Information, Financial Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Auditing, Financial Modeling, Legal Practices, Management Accounting, Policies & Procedures, Report Review

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Organizational Savvy
• Plans and Aligns

Education

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

• 29 October 23:59

Appointment

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.