Job Description
To lead financial planning, reporting, variance analysis, and cost management, delivering strategic insights and ensuring statutory compliance.
You’ll oversee budgeting, audit, and governance, while driving process enhancements across systems (Essbase, HFM) and mentoring junior team members.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly flash reports, performance updates, management accounts, and annual financial statements
- Coordinate external/internal audits; review and submit accurate tax returns
Forecasting, Budgeting & Variance Analysis
- Lead budget preparation and presentations, monitor assumptions and variances
- Analyse cost structures, identify savings, implement cost-control and cost-reduction measures
Stakeholder Management & Insights
- Partner with stakeholders to deliver strategic financial insights
- Present analysis to senior management and committees
Systems & Process Optimization
- Master tools like Essbase and HFM; manage financial information systems
- Drive process improvement, efficiency, compliance with accounting standards and policies
Team Leadership & Culture
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff; promote a performance-driven, learning culture
- Support succession planning and knowledge sharing
Special Projects & Ad-Hoc Analysis
- Provide cost-based modelling and interventions; participate in governance and project delivery
Qualifications & Education
- Required: CA(SA) (fully qualified); CIMA may be considered for some roles
- Experience:
- 0–5 years PQE depending on role (0–3 for junior, up to 5+ for senior)
Skills & Competencies
- Financial modelling, Excel, PowerPoint, Essbase, HFM
- Core strengths: analysis, leadership, stakeholder engagement, accuracy, research
- Personal traits: curiosity, agility, self-starter, patient, team-focused, development-oriented
Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
21/11/25
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.