Financial Officer - Banking (6 month contract)

Isilumko Staffing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Sandton is looking for a Financial Analyst. The role involves analyzing financial information to drive strategy and decision-making. Candidates should have an accounting qualification and 3-5 years of experience in Accounting and Financial Management, including 1-2 years in Financial Services. Strong relationship-building skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Accounting and Financial Management required.
• 1-2 years experience in Financial Services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and forecasts within turnaround times.
• Prepare all monthly reports by collating data and analysing results.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and prepare accurate general ledger entries.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Data reporting

Education

Qualification in Accounting

Job description

Job Purpose

To analyse, interpret, collate and present financial and non-financial information in order to drive strategy, enable decision-making and supporting Business Units, as per the business strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and forecasts within turnaround times by gathering business requirements, understanding business trends, projecting forwards and making recommendations where appropriate.
• Prepare all monthly reports by collating data, creating reports, analysing and commenting on the results.
• Meet deadlines by working within the monthly strategic calendar.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships by attending relevant meetings and regular communication.
• Build trusting professional relationships by sharing professional knowledge, meeting deadlines and providing high quality work.
• Ensure all general ledger entries are accurate and correctly posted and approved by checking daily reports, performing quality control checks and querying incorrect postings.
• Perform quality control checks (daily and monthly process) by verifying data accuracy, proper authorisation and reconciling the general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance by following regulations, policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters, websites and attending sessions.
• Understand and embrace the vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with the team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and keep abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed, experience practiced and certifications obtained and / or maintained within specified timeframes.
• Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge, sharing knowledge with the team.

Requirements

• Qualification in Accounting.
• 3-5 years experience in Accounting and Financial Management, with 1-2 years experience in Financial Services.