Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To support the Manager, Financial Accounting in daily activities. These include management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconciliations on various General Ledger (GL) accounts, management of petty cash, trust recharges, and reconciliation of disbursement accounts.

Purchasing of currencies for both local and foreign payments. Required to ensure that all relevant account reconciliations are performed and that corrective actions are taken timeously.

Perform reconciliations and prepare reports monthly on general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and correctness. Liaise with all employees regarding invoice queries or expenses incurred.

Liaise with Business Requestors in advising correct GL and cost centres used when issuing purchase orders (PO’s) and ensure a smooth payment process.

Ensure that invoices are properly processed before payment and that no duplicate payment occurs. If duplicate payments do occur, investigate and recover these payments.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting

Experience Required
3-4 years sound experience of IFRS (international financial reporting standards), policies, procedures, and processes. Accounting or related experience. Working experience in a financial institution is required.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Following Procedures
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Resolving Conflict
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Asset Management
• Data Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Financial Consolidation
• Financial Management (Financial)
• Financial Systems Administration
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Query Resolution
• Reconciling Financial Records