Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description This role will report to the Senior Financial Accountant within the UT Manco Team in Old Mutual Wealth's Finance team. It requires an individual with a passion for financial management, driving reporting timelines of financial results and execution on the business plan, while managing governance and compliance at an operational level. This position is individually accountable for achieving results through others, over periods of three months to one year.
Key responsibilities will include amongst others the following: Supporting the Senior Financial Accountant on the delivery of reporting requirements.Responsible for Financial Reporting activities which includes fee income and fee expense calculations.Prepare monthly financial reports for management.Review, analyse, explain monthly movements for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Discrepancies are investigated, followed up and corrected. New or changes to funds are understood and accounted for accurately.Tax: preparation of Vat and tax information for submission to the Group Tax team, regulatory VAT and tax submission.Independently responsible of various monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.Provides data and insight into preparation of the Business Plan.Ability to work with complex financial data sets and provide insights and recommendations.Completion / assistance with adhoc tasks, providing input into adhoc projects or analysis, directly within or outside of the broader business or Finance team.Strong collaboration skills to discuss and propose solutions with various members of the broader business and finance team.Generates internal management reports.Maintaining and seeking to improve the financial control environment.Responsibility for audit liaisons which contribute to timeous audit sign off.Provides training and support to junior staff members, to ensure accurate and timely reporting and effective operational delivery.Personal Effectiveness Systematic, methodical, attention to detailStrong communication skillsEffective time-management (individual and group deliverables)Drive process improvements and efficienciesEnhance and improve team and group collaboration effortsQualifications, Skills and Experience BCom (Acc) or similar, with articles is desirable.4-5 years of experience in a similar role.Financial Services essential, with background to asset management experience preferred.Intermediate Excel skills required, PowerBi skills preferred.Oracle and HFM experience are desirable.Ability to work with complex financial data sets.Strong work ethic, initiative-taking and demonstrable high standards of achievement.Strong people skills and ability to work in diverse teams as well as independently.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deliveries with tight deadlines.Closing Date 11 October 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.
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