Accountant

Description

• To 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

Duties

• 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 authorization and reconciling the general ledger accounts
• Compile monthly Management Reports
• Prepare annual financial statements in Compliance with IFRS
• Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts within turnaround times by gathering business requirements, understanding business trends, and projecting forwards and making recommendations where appropriate
• Collating data, creating reports, analyzing 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 compliance by following regulations, policies and procedures
• Prepare quarterly Regulatory Reports for submission and other Financial Reports as requested
• 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
• Compile audit files for external auditors
• Effective and efficient communication with stakeholders
• Ad hoc administration and review function

Requisites

• Essential Qualifications - NQF Level:
• Diploma
• Preferred Qualification:
• Matric (25 Points), Diploma in Accounting or BCom Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum Experience Level:
• Must have 3-5 years' experience in Accounting and Financial Management, with 1-2 years' experience in financial services
• Completed articles at an audit firm
• Knowledge of ACCPAC Accounting system will be an advantage
• Technical / 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

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted