Financial Manager at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To partner with the business in the provision of financial expertise and advice and develop supporting processes that continuously enhance the delivery of financial services.

Hello Future, Financial Manager,  

• Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
• As part of our team in FR Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
• Ad-hoc Finance Requests: Respond to ad-hoc finance requests as needed. The more important thing is to find a technically minded, fully qualified CA(SA), who has an excellent ability to fit in as a trusted team player in this extremely warm, welcoming, and well-respected finance team.

Are you someone who can:

• Do monthly reporting on Insurance Pillar Operations and Financials: Prepare and report on the operational and financial performance of the Insurance Pillar, including the flash report and CEO updates.
• Gain exposure to the budget process and contribute to the preparation of the Insurance Pillar’s budget presentation.
• Assist in preparing the annual financial statement analysis booklet for the insurance entities within the Group, gaining exposure to investor reporting.
• Support the team in preparing financial statements for the insurance entities, including updating audit memorandums, collaborating with different finance teams on AFS workings, and liaising with both internal and external auditors as needed.
• Serve as the technical expert within the Insurance Pillar, working closely with Group Technical.
• Use Essbase and HFM systems to source financial data for recording and analysis.
• Approve invoices related to the Insurance Pillar.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance that influence operational and general decision-making.
• Regularly assess your own performance, actively seek feedback, and request training as needed.
• Participate in fostering a development-oriented culture by sharing information on successes, issues, trends, and ideas.
• Prepare and present monthly updates to relevant stakeholders.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• A Fully qualified CA(SA), ideally 2 – 5 years’ post-qualified however all candidates will be considered equally on their own merits.
• Exceptional academic track record (track record of excellence from matric through to CTA, academic articles and board exams)

Key skills and experience

• Technically strong, demonstrating attention to detail, especially when it comes to IFRS.
• Exposure to the insurance sector, advantageous
• IFRS17 understanding or exposure, highly advantageous
• Essbase working experience, advantageous
• HFM working experience, advantageous
• Confident and comfortable to give specialized advice on technical matters
• Articulate in speech, and in written English, when expressing opinions
• An excellent and thorough researcher

Personality

• And individual who is looking for longevity in a permanent role
• Self-starter with a passion for their career and their own self-development
• Candidates who are looking for a flexible and modern environment
• Patient as the role mainly depends on others to provide information and data
• Proficiency in excel and power point

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile
• Opportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end

We can be a match if you are: 

• Adaptable and curious
• Analyse complex data sets
• Thrive in a collaborative environment