Officer, Finance Internal Controls

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

This role is responsible for the following accounting functions: balance sheet substantiation, instituting of financial controls, general ledger integrity, audit coordination, financial statement preparation, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation of control accounts, tax compliance and functions relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

• Finance and Accounting or equivalent
• Professional Certification: CPA (K)/ ACCA or equivalent

Experience Required
Financial/Statutory Accounting

3 years

• Accounting, financial reporting, and financial controls experience in a large financial institution or a reputable audit firm.
• Financial statements external audit experience in banking.
• Working knowledge of accounting software. (Knowledge of SAP, Model Bank (T24)
• Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Professional skepticism
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management (Financial)
• Management Accounting
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Reconciling Financial Records
• Analytical