South Africa: Financial Officer – Banking (6 month contract) posted by Isilumko Staffing

Job Purpose:

To analyse, interpret, collate and present financial and non-financial information in order to drive strategy, enable decision-making and supporting 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 vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with the team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and keep 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 timeframes.
• Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge, sharing knowledge with the team.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Accounting.
• 3-5 years experience in Accounting and Financial Management, with 1-2 years experience in Financial Services.