Financial Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Financial Management Accountant for a 12 Month contract role with a market leader in the Financial Services / Banking sector for a skilled Financial Accountant. 1-2 Years' experience.

Purpose of the role:
To provide accurate financial reports and information by analyzing and interpreting financial data and results.CA

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Financial Management Accountant for a 12 Month contract role with a market leader in the Financial Services / Banking sector for a skilled Financial Accountant. 1-2 Years' experience

Purpose of the role:
To provide accurate financial reports and information by analyzing and interpreting financial data and results.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Note all material once off amounts for the month and report to management accounting during P and L analysis
• Compare preliminary flash and final flash results
• Provide valid explanation for the numbers and results, and related queries
• Analyse and reconcile profit and loss for statutory and regulatory reporting
• Analyse, reconcile and substantiate balance sheet for statutory and regulatory reporting
• Compile FAS pack
• Ensure accuracy, validity and completeness of all statutory reporting
• Ensure correct format and data reconciles for regulatory reporting
• Engage with key stakeholders in order to best estimate business expectations
• Compile the forecast and budget per Business Unit
• Assist with budget presentation to internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes
• Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress manage expectations and ensure stakeholders requirements are delivered
• Preserve relationships despite airing conflicting views and seeks mutual gains when addressing conflicts
• Anticipate consequences and adapt problem solving based on continual feedback
• Act speedily to resolve problems queries and complaints
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Make an effort to stay relevant and up to date with relevant banking industry compliance i.e., FAIS
• Consolidate data and present results to relevant business owners
• Adjust and tailor the approach taken to level and needs of relevant stakeholders
• Ensure documents are formalised and numbers have been checked before board meeting for shared understanding
• Ensure reported data and information adds value to stakeholders
• Provide clear commentary on monthly performance

1. Educational Qualifications:

1. Professional Certifications: preferred
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)):
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA):
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA):
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA):
2. Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
3. Work Experience:
• Experience of 3-7 years, with a solid understanding of financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting.
4. Additional Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective time management and organizational skills