Senior Financial Officer

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in South Africa is looking for a Financial Manager. In this role, you will generate and analyze financial reports, conduct budgeting, and advise stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in financial management, preferably in the financial services sector, and possess strong skills in data analysis and Microsoft Excel. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in financial management, preferably in financial services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial procedures and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Generate and analyze financial reports to support decision-making.
• Forecast monthly results by analyzing trends.
• Conduct annual budgeting and financial planning.

Skills

Financial procedures and systems

Banking procedures

Data analysis

Governance, Risk, and Controls

Regulatory knowledge

Relevant software skills

Business writing skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Bachelor of Commerce: Honours - Accounting

Job description

Job Family

Finance

Career Stream

Accounting

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self : Professional

Job Purpose

To generate, analyze, and report reliable, meaningful financial and non-financial information to support business decision-making in line with Nedbank's strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Forecast and predict monthly flash reports by analyzing trends and cost drivers.
• Generate and compare flash results against budgets and previous periods through variance analysis.
• Provide formal commentary and interpretation on financial data to stakeholders.
• Update reporting information based on business changes.
• Monitor and report actual spend against budgets.
• Conduct financial planning including annual budgets, 3-year plans, and quarterly forecasts by analyzing trends, initiatives, and cost drivers.
• Prepare and analyze various financial and non-financial reports for stakeholders monthly.
• Advise stakeholders on profitability by interpreting data and tracking performance monthly.
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end financial closes.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to improve efficiencies.
• Align regional strategies with the bank's through planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Meet reporting deadlines and perform reconciliations timely.
• Stay updated on legislation and industry changes affecting the role.
• Demonstrate Nedbank's values and vision in interactions.
• Enhance personal capabilities through training and feedback.
• Maintain knowledge sharing and contribute to a positive culture.
• Participate in CSR initiatives and support transformation goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and policies.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor of Commerce: Honours - Accounting

Minimum Experience Level

3-5 years in financial management, preferably in financial services.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Financial procedures and systems
• Banking procedures
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk, and Controls
• Regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software skills
• Business writing skills
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Behavioral Competencies

• Building Customer Loyalty
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Initiating Action
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at [phone]