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

Accountable for the assurance of the independent verification of the Global Markets (GM) revenue numbers for Africa Regions through the performance of various functional and challenge processes .

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: CA (SA)

Experience Required

3-5 years experience in developing and maintaining a high performing team by providing adequate support, guidance and training, and where required effectively manage poor performance and ensure succession planning is in place.

5-10 years experience in developing and updating the financial control framework and all supporting processes and procedures for implementation and execution by teams to ensure that an adequate control and governance environment exists, and risk mitigation protocols and corrective measures are in place. Oversee and manage the annual external audit process and maintain contact with auditors to determine and understand audit requirements ensuring continued governance and compliance of CIB.

5-10 years experience and in-depth knowledge of the Finance Operations capability with conceptual understanding of its principles/theories and core products and business lines that are serviced Ability to use own judgement to complex and/or escalated problems. Ability to adapt communication style based on the target audience, within own and outside of the function, and have strategic conversations with key partners and stakeholders across the business and externally.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Developing StrategiesDirecting PeopleEmbracing ChangeInterpreting DataMaking Decisions

Technical Competencies:

Evaluation of Internal ControlsFinancial and Accounting ControlFinancial Systems AdministrationPreparing Financial StatementsReconciling Financial Records