Financial Manager

FirstRand group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Gauteng is seeking a qualified financial professional to partner with the business in financial advice and support. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring cost efficiency, and preparing tax returns while maintaining compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates hold a CA(SA) and have experience in financial management. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities to innovate

Challenging working environment

Networking and collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and Contract Data Management (CDM).
• Proven ability to manage operating expenses and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to provide financial advice and support.
• Manage budget goals and effective control of costs.
• Prepare tax returns and ensure compliance with tax legislation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Client relationship management

Risk assessment

Tax compliance

Education

CA(SA)

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Commerce

Job description

Description

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

• Establish, align and manage target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs to increase cost efficiency.
• Develop a service culture which build rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service.
• Establish and manage a high level of organisational cooperation in order to ensure a professional service delivery
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting and reporting processes.
• Execute relevant internal controls to ensure the integrity of operations, financial and accounting practices. Identify risk factors that could adversely affect the business and adhere to procedures that mitigate identified risks or exposure to risk and disclose risk information to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and report on the business's operations and financial conditions. Manage the business unit reporting systems for management, project or performance reporting and implement optimal processes to deliver management information according to the reporting cycle.
• Apply relevant principles to accurately record, adjust and reconcile financial transactions and events. Maintain appropriate supporting documentation according to professional financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Conduct associated intervention activities in line with applicable laws, policies and procedures stipulated in Business.
• Participate in special projects and ensure project delivery through providing effective finance advice and support.
• Prepare tax returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulation; provide advice and solutions to business tax matters.
• Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared.
• Keep abreast of learning opportunities and changing trends in your business environment.

Additional Requirements

• Exposure to procurement processes and Contract Data Management (CDM).
• Proven experience in managing operating expenses (OPEX) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Qualification / Experience

• CA(SA) with + financial management experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Commerce

You will have access to

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile
• Opportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end

We can be a match if you are

• Adaptable and curious
• Analyse complex data sets
• Thrive in a collaborative environment

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

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.

04 / 01 / 26

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.