time left to apply End Date: February 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id R18433
Job DescriptionHello Future Accountant,
Welcome to RMB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. 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. 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.
ResponsibilitiesIdentify process improvements in order to save costsIdentify, control and escalate potential risks which may lead to increased costsManage costs or expenses within approved budget to achieve cost efficienciesDeliver against operational and cost targetsEnsure team adherence to specified policies, standards and procedures to prevent and reduce wastage and escalate associated risksImplement, manage and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfallsPrioritise resource allocation in order to minimise and reduce wastageReport on financial information extracted from the underlying financial systemsPerform month end, quarter end, interim and year end processesReport on financial trends and monitor financial performanceMonitor and report on accounting discrepanciesPrepare budget and forecastsBe aware of and adhere to IFRS practices as adopted by the organisationCultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers and senior staff membersBuild and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholdersManage and collaborate with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve deadlines for relevant Treat Customers Fairly risk assessments and product reviewsStrive to improve service delivery quality, productivity, turnaround time, availability, reliability and accuracyResolve client queries in accordance with operational goals and standards, and escalate problematic queries to the correct levelPropose improvements on internal processes that impact service levels and customer satisfactionPrepare monthly and quarterly financial documents and reconciliationsComplete suspense account dashboardPrepare financial reports and account reconciliation reports according to organisation specific requirementsMaintain financial analysis and reporting activities as required for the business unitProvide data to support financial decisionsRespond to financial queries by interpreting appropriate financial dataProvide financial and non-financial information to line management to drive business and operational performanceIdentify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issuesPrepare and adjust financial journal entries as requiredManage account payable and receivable activitiesEnsure that specific performance measures and control systems are in place to track progress and qualityDeliver projects and initiatives within set timelines and against operational and cost targetsDemonstrate pride in the organisation's brand services and productsFollow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently maintainedStay relevant and up to date with legislations and new developmentsMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackHandle stress in ways that do not negatively impact othersPlan and manage own workflow anticipating obstacles and juggling prioritiesTake ownership of personal career development leveraging formal and informal opportunitiesRead situations and organisational realitiesSet aside personal agenda for the greater goodAct in an ethical, transparent and morally defensible mannerShare, debate and communicate learningsFlag and debate issues constructivelyPromote a friendly cooperative climateJob DetailsApplication Closing Date: 01/02/25
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About UsFirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo, DirectAxis and MotoVantage. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services. The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group's purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.
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