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.

Use discipline and business knowledge to perform daily accounting operations, prepare ledgers and financial statements, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all gathered data and information. Participate in the audit process and assess any potential risk exposure so that risk is managed and mitigated.

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: CA (SA) 

Experience Required

3-4 years experience in demonstrated ability to collaborate and build networks to solve a range of complicated problems and analysing possible solutions.

3-4 years experience in demonstrated ability to prepare ledgers and financial statements and perform other relevant accounting practices.

3-4 years experience in Product Control in a banking environment.

3-4 years experience in demonstrated track record using technical knowledge, logical data driven arguments to influence people and the right reporting outcome.

3-4 years experience in developing in-depth knowledge about the Finance Operations capability as a whole and/ or in an area of specialisation, with growing knowledge of core products and business lines that are serviced.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Financial Consolidation
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Management Accounting
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Reconciling Financial Records
• Statistical & Mathematical Analysis