Projects Finance Accountant - Strategic Financial Support

FirstRand; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Financial Accountant (Projects) to support business units with financial advice and establish strong organizational cooperation. The role involves participating in projects, managing financial transactions, and ensuring integrity in operations through effective accounting practices. Qualified candidates must have a Bcom degree and CIMA certification, alongside 4-5 years of relevant experience in Systems Accounting and the Banking industry, with strong Excel and report writing skills.

Qualifications

• 4 - 5 years relevant experience in Systems Accounting and Financial Operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and standards.
• Technical accounting experience in the Banking industry essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects and provide finance advice.
• Establish high levels of organizational cooperation.
• Identify risk factors and disclose risk information.

Skills

Accounting principles

Report writing

Excel skills

Risk management

Education

Bcom degree in Accounting

CIMA Professional certification

Tools

Hogan

GL

XPay

IDs

Job description

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Financial Accountant (Projects) to support business units with financial advice and establish strong organizational cooperation. The role involves participating in projects, managing financial transactions, and ensuring integrity in operations through effective accounting practices. Qualified candidates must have a Bcom degree and CIMA certification, alongside 4-5 years of relevant experience in Systems Accounting and the Banking industry, with strong Excel and report writing skills.