Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To lead and execute the internal financial control processes and practices in alignment with the approved Group Internal Financial Control Framework, with the objective of continuously strengthening, influencing, and shaping the Group’s internal control environment. Responsible for overseeing the quality assurance of finance processes across all the Group, ensuring consistent adherence to the control frameworks. Contribute to the delivery of accurate, effective, and timely financial reporting that supports informed and strategic decision-making. Uphold and promote the highest standards of financial integrity, transparency, and compliance in line with Group policies and internationally recognised reporting standards.  Work hand in hand with other stakeholders to drive a proactive and optimal risk environment.

 

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Finance and Accounting

Experience Required

1-2 years

 

Experience of working on some finance related application/ software. Preferable Microsoft Office 365.

3-4 years

Experience in Financial Control or related finance experience at a multi-national listed Group of companies with extensive inter-company & inter-divisional transactions. Technical IFRS accounting background and experience.   Experience in dealing with foreign currency translations and revaluations.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical ApproachesChecking ThingsDocumenting FactsEstablishing RapportExploring PossibilitiesGenerating IdeasInteracting with PeopleInterpreting DataMaking DecisionsMeeting TimescalesProviding InsightsUpholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Financial Systems AdministrationFinancial AccountingFinancial and Accounting ControlReconciling Financial RecordsComplianceInterpreting Financial StatementsStatistical & Mathematical Analysis