Financial Officer

Nedbank

About the role

Job Classification Accountant Job Grade: C5 Closing Date: 24 November 2026 Job Family FinanceCareer Stream AccountingLeadership Pipeline Manage Self: TechnicalJob 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 Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees 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 Administrative procedures and systems Banking procedures Business terms and definitions Cluster specific operations Data analysis Governance, Risk and Controls Relevant regulatory knowledge Relevant software and systems knowledge Business writing skills Behavioural Competencies Applied Learning Communication Collaborating Initiating Action Work Standards Managing Work --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For any assistance or more info please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team +264 61 295 2155 / +264 61 295 2036 Namibia

Requirements

• 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.
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• CA registration/completed articles
• 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
• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking procedures
• Business terms and definitions
• Cluster specific operations
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Applied Learning
• Communication
• Collaborating
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work

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