Current Openings at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Job Description

• To support stakeholders in finance and the business by providing current, technical accounting knowledge in a specialist advisory capacity which includes consulting on various technical accounting queries extending from the transactional through to reporting, which affect the Hyperion Financial Reporting Packs (HFM ) and the annual financial statements of the Group.

Hello future IFRS Advisory Services Manager!

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose

• To support stakeholders in finance and the business by providing current, technical accounting knowledge in a specialist advisory capacity which includes consulting on various technical accounting queries extending from the transactional through to reporting, which affect the Hyperion Financial Reporting Packs (HFM ) and the annual financial statements of the Group.

Are you someone who can:

• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in across the IFRS technical and finance community
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide IFRS technical support
• Interpret, communicate, and advise on accounting standards and disclosures throughout the Group to ensure consistency of application and reporting standards
• Support and perform functions in the preparation for adoption and implementation of new accounting standards and updated guidance, where applicable.
• Supporting the Co-Heads and Team Leads with the integration of technical accounting project outcomes (i.e., policies and frameworks) into business as usual, for reportting processes and systems (where applicable)
• Prepare reports to the Audit Committee, submitted for review to the Co-Heads/Leads
• Participate in and prepare comment letters to the IASB on a timely basis
• Develop and maintain IFRS technical accounting group policies by staying up to date with developments in both the local industry and IFRS through internal research and involvement on local topic teams and market interest
• Assist with the maintenance of the accounting issues log and ensure appropriate documented conclusions regarding key accounting judgement areas
• Prepare and present accounting technical updates and industry developments to finance teams
• Work with the Co-Head and Leads to integrate policies into the reporting processes and systems
• Review interim and annual financial statements to ensure that disclosures are in accordance with accounting standards, JSE Listing and Companies Act requirements
• Manage and coach behaviour within the team that build rewarding relationships, encourage innovations, and encourages and allow others to provide exceptional customer service
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in across the IFRS technical and finance community
• Gather relevant information (contracts, communications with business) to advise on appropriate accounting treatment in relation to the accounting transaction or query by undertaking accounting research and the preparation of technical accounting memos
• Identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, driving best practice solutions.
• Actively participate in the group's preparation of financial statements including footnote preparation, support of disclosures, research for presentations etc
• Review reporting schedules prepared by the group at interim and year end, relating to technical disclosure schedules, as well as new schedules in the first year of adoption of new accounting standards.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• CA(SA) or equivalent
• Have prior banking experience / Financial Services Audit preferable.
• Have experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Have advanced experience in the use of Microsoft Excel and Pivots.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.
• Opportunity to engage with Group Accounting functions and depending on your career ambitions, craft yourself a niche career path in a specialized area of finance.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

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Job Description

• The purpose of the Advisory Services team is to maintain and update Group technical accounting frameworks, standards, policies, processes and procedures using current industry standards and regulations

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Job Description
Hello future Internal Audit Specialist 

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• Obtain a good understanding of the IT control environment being audited (including link to business processes and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key IT application controls to be tested.
• Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
• Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
• Evaluate IT areas such as information security, operations management, and disaster recovery procedures related to the IT application controls to be reviewed.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
• Identify opportunities to improve the IT internal control environment and project management processes.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the IT and Project control weaknesses.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• BSC / BCom (Information Systems) or equivalent degree.
• At least 3 years Application Control Reviews (ACR) and / or Project auditing experience.
• Experience with data analytics/ CAATs is an advantage.
• Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Have a general understanding of different risk types.

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Job Description
Hello future Internal Auditor

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control, and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls to be tested.
• Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
• Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including internal financial controls.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
• Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Qualified CA(SA)/CIA or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit preferred.
• Experience with data analytics will be advantageous.
• Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage.
• Credit knowledge within banking is an advantage.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Have a general understanding of different risk types.