About this role
Job Overview
This role is positioned to assist in building a scalable, standardised and control-led Transaction Banking Product Control capability across Africa Regions. Responsible for the reconciliation and substantiation of the balance sheet and income statement signed on a monthly basis for group finance and annually for the external audit. Responsible for defining and influencing the implementation of change projects to improve month-end reporting and controls. Will also be responsible for assessing the risk of business on-and-off balance sheet exposures so that risk is managed and mitigated in line with banks credit policy.
Qualifications
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Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
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Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting
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Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: CA (SA), CFA, CIMA
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Experience Required
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3-4 years Product Control/finance experience, preferably across Transaction Banking or Corporate & Investment Banking environment.
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3-4 years Africa Regions exposure or demonstrable experience working with multi-country finance, product control or governance stakeholders.
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3-4 years experience and solid knowledge of accounting and financial systems, including SAP and relevant source/sub-ledger environments such as GBM, Finacle, T24 or equivalent.
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3-4 years experience and solid IFRS knowledge and practical understanding of balance sheet substantiation, P&L reporting, reconciliations, financial controls and audit evidence requirements.
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3-4 years experience with process documentation, operating procedures, automation initiatives, financial accounting reviews, root cause analysis and project execution.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Challenging Ideas
- Checking Things
- Convincing People
- Embracing Change
- Examining Information
- Interpreting Data
- Managing Tasks
- Providing Insights
- Pursuing Goals
- Team Working
- Thinking Positively
Technical Competencies:
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Financial Accounting
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Financial Analysis
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Financial and Accounting Control
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Reconciling Financial Records
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Statistical & Mathematical Analysis
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Additional Information
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.