Assistant Regulatory Accountant at Old Mutual

Job Description

• Recent BCom/Business Science graduate
• Minimum 2 years working experience in financial services
• HFM experience advantageous
• SAM and SARB reporting experience advantageous
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with large volumes of data
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to assimilate a significant amount of information
• Able to work under pressure in a stressful environment
• Motivated self-starter
• Team player
• Proficient in Excel
• The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
• Prepares reports on the organisation’s cash flow by checking the accuracy of the records, the bank account entries and transactions, and the movement of values. Maintains appropriate records for the short- and medium-term analysis and its forecast.

Responsibilities

• Treasury
• Deliver operational plans in line with the overall treasury strategy.
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Data Management
• Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Insights and Reporting
• Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
• Operational Compliance
• Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols
• Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
• Document Preparation
• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Information and Business Advice
• Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
• Financial Management and Control
• Track progress against budgets within established finance systems, and report variances to more senior colleagues.
• Personal Capability Building
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

• Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

• Builds Networks
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Courage
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen
• Manages Complexity

Education

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent