Financial Officer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Job ClassificationJob Requisition - 138193
Closing Date - 28 February 2025
Location - Johannesburg
Cluster - Nedbank Wealth - Division - Nedbank Insurance
Please Note: Preference will be given to applicants from Underrepresented GroupsPlease note this is a 5 months contractJob FamilyFinanceCareer StreamAccountingLeadership PipelineManage Self: TechnicalFAIS AffectedJob PurposeTo analyse; interpret; collate and present financial and non-financial information in order to drive strategy; enable decision making and support Nedbank 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 Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
  • Improve personal capability and stay 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 time frames.
  • Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing knowledge with team.
  • Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
  • Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes, systems and policies and support implementation of new processes, policies and systems.
Job Responsibilities ContinuePeople SpecificationEssential Qualifications - NQF Level
  • Diploma
Preferred QualificationBachelor of Commerce: AccountingEssential CertificationsPreferred CertificationsMinimum Experience Level3-5 years experience in Accounting and Financial Management,with 1-2 years experience in financial services specifically in Insurance industryTechnical / Professional Knowledge
  • Administrative procedures and systems
  • Banking procedures
  • Business terms and definitions
  • Cluster specific operations
  • Data analysis
  • Governance, Risk and Controls
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge
  • Business writing skills
Behavioural Competencies
  • Applied Learning
  • Communication
  • Collaborating
  • Initiating Action
  • Work Standards
  • Managing Work
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1388632
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned