Job Description
Hello Future Solutions Accountant,
RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.
United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of traditional values and innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.
Purpose:
To provide expertise and support to the business unit by applying accounting principles in the preparation of internal and external managerial reports, financial statements and financial counsel. To actively contribute to the business's financial, operations and strategic plans.
Are You Someone Who Can:
- Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and prevent wastage.
- Report on financial information extracted from the underlying financial system(s) - Oracle, FMS, Chameleon and HFM.
- Complete BA returns for the SARB and provide commentary on income statement and balance sheet items.
- Perform month end, quarter end, interim and year end processes.
- Report on financial trends and monitor financial performance.
- Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies.
- Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Be aware of and adhere to IFRS practices as adopted by the organisation - IFRS 9 knowledge will be advantageous.
- Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives.
- Prepare monthly finance HFM FAS pack and respond to queries.
- Prepare quarterly tax packs, engage in monthly VAT reporting and monthly headcount reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports and account reconciliation reports according to specific requirements or policies, on a periodic basis.
- Maintain financial analysis and reporting activities as required for the business unit.
- Provide strategic management insights (MIS reporting) and well-articulated commentary to assist business and finance in making decisions for the future.
- Respond to financial queries by interpreting appropriate financial data.
- Provide financial and non-financial information to line management by combining costing, finance and business management solutions to drive business and operational performance and controls.
- Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
- Prepare and adjust financial journal entries as required.
- Assume accountability for account payable and receivable activities.
- Assess own performance through seeking timely, clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
- Perform input into various projects in the team and ecosystem.
- Handle ad hoc requests from CFO, Head of Finance, and business.
- Develop and nurture internal relationships within RMB and FirstRand enabling collaboration.
You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:
- Have BCom (Honours) and completed articles. CA (SA) will be advantageous.
- Have 2-3 years post-qualification experience.
You Will Have Access To:
- Opportunities to network and collaborate.
- Challenging work.
- Opportunities to innovate.
Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
25/12/24
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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