Management Accountant

FirstRand; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial institution is seeking a skilled financial analyst to enhance the financial strategy of the organization. Responsibilities include analysing business performance, providing financial advice, preparing budgets and financial reports, and collaborating with various departments to improve financial processes. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial concepts effectively. The role supports individuals with disabilities and emphasizes recruitment equity.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to present financial information to non-finance staff.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business performance with financial metrics.
• Develop financial strategies and frameworks.
• Provide financial advice to business units.
• Prepare annual Income statements and budgets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost optimization

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Risk management

Job description

Job Description

To analyse business performance by looking at current financial and non-financial information to determine the position of the business.

• Participate in the development of the Finance strategy of the Finance team.
• Develop frameworks, policies that govern the financial processes and controls.
• Provide financial input and advice to business unit to assist them in their strategy development, financial reporting, tax, remuneration structures and costing.
• Assist with preparation of annual divisional Income statements, balance sheet budgets and Board packs.
• Maintain approved finance policies and approval of orders and payment within specified discretionary limits.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports such as budgets, statements, and forecasts.
• Present financial information to senior management to aid with decision making.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and optimise financial planning.
• Engage and closely collaborate with accounting counterparts/peers and oversee the general ledger.
• Obtain and review finance for projects.
• Complete and engage in the auditing of tax returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports.
• Compile strategies that will reduce business costs.
• Obtain finance for projects.
• Advise on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures and identify opportunities to improve these.
• Control income and expenditure within the business and ensure that expenditure is in line with budgets.
• Oversee accounting technicians and support with generic accountancy tasks.
• Communicate with all levels within the organisation and being able to present financial information to non-finance members of staff.
• Analyse and manage risk within the business.
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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.

06/02/26

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.