Old Mutual

Assistant Financial Accountant

Windhoek Full time

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

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Minimum Requirements:

  • Namibian Citizen.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (Accounting).
  • Completion of articles will be an added advantage.
  • Accounting system experience will be advantageous.
  • Understanding basic treasury functions will be advantageous.
  • Computer Literacy and good numeric skills are essential with excellent excel skills.
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed tight business and report delivery targets on a consistent basis.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of IFRS.

Job Description:

  • Coordination and execution of monthly detailed bank reconciliations and other control accounts.
  • Business unit cash flow optimization, maintenance, and upkeep of bank   accounts.
  • Upkeep of trial balance and monthly journals.
  • Ensure that all financial accounting transactions the team is responsible for are accurately reflected in the business unit ledger.
  • Facilitation of 3rd party payments and approval of expense claims.
  • Assist the Financial Manager with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
  • Compile ad-hoc reports based on requirements.
  • Analyse trends and implement investigations to ensure optimal operation standards.
  • Accountable for governance and compliance at an operational level.
  • Monitors & reports on status of all control accounts in the business unit.
  • Recording of financial transactions to trial balance level.
  • Assist in providing auditors with required information and resolving issues.
  • Tax reporting and ensuring relevant tax compliance of the business unit.
  • Ad-hoc assistance to Finance Manager, MANCO when required.
  • Treasury management and reporting.
  • Assist in preparation of annual financial statements.

Skills

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

Closing Date

26 January 2026 , 23:59

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