Analyst, Financial Reporting at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

To ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial and regulatory reporting in compliance with IFRS, statutory, and prudential standards by collecting, validating, analyzing, and interpreting financial and prudential data. The role is accountable for the integrity of transactional financial information, including reviewing data to accurately reflect business results, preparing and processing accounting journals with proper documentation, and analyzing expenditure for approval in line with policy. It also supports internal and external audits and provides management insights that strengthen governance, capital, and liquidity management processes while enhancing the overall reporting and control framework.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

• Field of Study: Finance and Accounting or any other related field
• Professional Certifications: CPA /ACCA is Preferred

Experience Required
2-5 years

• Financial analysis and interpretation
• Accuracy and attention to detail in reporting
• Budgeting and planning knowledge
• General ledger management and reconciliation
• Data validation and integrity assurance
• Advanced Excel
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Working in teams

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Data Management 
• Financial Accounting
• Business Acumen
• Quality Management
• Root Cause Analysis