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Job Description
Futuregrowth Asset Management is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and preparing financial transactions, analysing data and preparing financial reports. This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Purpose of the position
The accountant role is a dynamic one with a multitude of responsibilities within the Finance team and includes future growth potential.
Key responsibilities of the position
- Preparing and maintaining financial records and documents accurately and timeously;
- Responsibility for accounting processes and tasks (payments/fees/general ledger/account reconciliations);
- Co-ordinating and liaising with internal parties to support intercompany activities;
- Monitoring and analysing financial data to identify discrepancies;
- Preparing/assisting with the preparation of financial and departmental reports/budgets/annual financial statements;
- Assisting with the preparation of company taxes;
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines affecting the finances of the company.
Knowledge and experience required
Skills, know-how and experience: - Solid knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles and practices;
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, and an advantage if able to work with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Great Plains.
Technical/ professional qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting with Post Graduate Diploma or Honours in Accounting or similar;
- Completed articles or with at least 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar role in the financial sector.
Key behaviours and competencies:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
- Self-starter who is able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet department/job objectives and deadlines independently;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work in a pressured environment.
Recruitment process and closing dates
Selected candidates will need to attend a series of competency-based interviews/activities and a psychometric assessment.
Skills
Education
Bachelor Of Accounting Honours: Accounting
Closing Date
02 December 2024
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.
Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.
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Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.
We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.
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