Title:  Financial Officer

Job Classification

Accountant

Job Grade: C5

Closing Date: 24 November 2026 

Job Family

Career Stream

Leadership Pipeline

Job Purpose

To process, analyze, interpret, collate and present financial and non-financial information in order to drive strategy, enable decision making and support

Nedbank Business Units, as per the business strategy. 

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure general ledger entries are accurately posted, approved, and reconciled through daily monitoring, quality control checks, and investigation of discrepancies.
• Perform daily and monthly quality assurance reviews by verifying data accuracy, authorizations, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Compile monthly management reports and provide financial performance and position information for Exco and Board reporting.
• Process supplier payments accurately, ensuring proper authorization, compliance with payment terms, and adherence to internal controls.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts by gathering business requirements, analysing trends, projecting future performance, and making recommendations.
• Analyse financial data, prepare reports, and provide commentary on results and variances.
• Meet reporting deadlines in line with the monthly strategic calendar.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders through regular communication and engagement.
• Develop trusted professional relationships through knowledge sharing, timely delivery, and high-quality work.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly regulatory reports, as well as other financial reports as required.
• Support effective knowledge sharing within the team to ensure accurate and timely information is provided to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the achievement of transformation and culture objectives through participation in Nedbank culture-building initiatives.
• Compile and provide audit evidence to support external audit requirements.
• Maintain effective stakeholder communication and provide ad hoc administrative, review, and financial support functions as required.

People Specification

Candidates from previously didsadavantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

BCom Accounting or equivalent

Essential Certifications

Preferred Certifications

• CA registration/completed articles

Minimum Experience Level

• 3–5 years’ experience in Accounting and Financial Management, with 1-2 years’ experience in financial services. 
• Experience in the insurance industry will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP Accounting system will be an advantage

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies