Management / Financial Accountant

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (Malawi) Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values the African opportunity and diverse talent! This role is pivotal in supporting the Channel finance area, focusing on maintaining accurate accounting records and delivering insightful management reports. You will play a key role in financial control, process optimization, and stakeholder management. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and personal effectiveness, you will be accountable for service delivery and driving operational excellence. If you are a qualified Charted Accountant with a passion for finance and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the financial industry.
• Must be a Charted Accountant (SA) with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and ensure accuracy of general ledgers.
• Compile reports and provide financial analysis with insights.

Skills

Accounting

Budget Management

Financial Analysis

Financial Auditing

Financial Modeling

Data Controls

Business Requirements Analysis

Education

Charted Accountant (SA)

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Oracle Financials

HFM

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This role supports the Channel finance area and is responsible for the maintenance of accounting records, financial analyses, commentary and information for management reporting. The incumbent is individually and collectively accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

Key Result Area:

Maintain accounting records

• Compile, process and approve accounting entries
• Invoicing and settlements
• Account and budget centre hierarchy maintenance
• Responsible and accountable for accuracy and completeness of general ledgers
• Bank servicing and cashflow management
• Compile and submit results per Group reporting requirements
• Maintain a strong financial control environment
• Continuous evaluation of finance processes and driving process optimisation
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Preparation and submission of monthly and annual tax/VAT
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

Management Reporting

• Compiles supporting documents for Channels and Group Finance Prepare reports
• Analyse and provide commentary on the financial results with insights

Technical Effectiveness

• MS Office with solid Excel skills (intermediate)
• Oracle Financials (required) and HFM (preferred)
• An understanding of current IFRS accounting standards

Personal Effectiveness

• Accepts and lives the company values
• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts and through others
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality over periods of 1 day to a max of three months
• Strong information monitoring and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills

Team Effectiveness

• Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.
• Creates a climate for optimal performance.
• Guides and directs staff to achieve operational excellence standards.
• Manages performance.
• Plans & assigns work.

Education and Experience:

• Charted Accountant (SA)
• 3-5 Years Experience working experience
• Financial Industry Experience

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

16 May 2025 , 23:59

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.

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