Openings at Robert Walters

• An international reinsurance firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Accountant to support their finance operations and drive accurate financial reporting within their small, dynamic team.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to take on key financial responsibilities, including preparing financial statements, managing payments, and reconciling accounts, within a close-knit and collaborative environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with group standards while contributing to the growth and efficiency of the South African branch.
• The position is integral to the finance team's success, with significant exposure to high-level processes and decision-making. The ideal candidate will thrive in a role that values autonomy, precision, and a proactive approach.

Key qualifications for the Financial Accountant:

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Finance (Essential)
• CIMA qualification or equivalent preferred
• 2–5 years of experience in financial services, particularly insurance or a related industry
• Strong grasp of general accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and payment processes

Key duties for the Financial Accountant include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and draft financial statements in compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Oversee payment processing and ensure accurate bank reconciliations
• Maintain general ledgers and ensure consistent accuracy across accounts
• Support audits and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting

Key personal skills for the successful Financial Accountant:

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Proactive and capable of working independently within a small team
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Resilient and adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment

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• Are you an immediately available and dynamic finance professional with a passion for driving business success? We are seeking a Finance Business Partner (Banking) for a 3-month contract to join our client based in Johannesburg.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver insightful financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with financial goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the overall business plan.
• Ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead and mentor a team of Finance Business Partners, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within the Corporate and/or Investment Banking sector, advantageous
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A professional finance qualification i.e. CIMA, CIMA Part-qual, SAIPA or CA(SA)

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About the role:

• As a Marketing Executive within the Talent Advisory marketing team, reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager – Advisory – Global, your primary responsibilities will include developing and executing strategies to generate high quality leads for our Talent Advisory services. These services encompass Market Intelligence, Future of Work, and Talent Development service lines.
• The Talent Advisory marketing team is a new function with significant growth potential. Reporting to the newly appointed marketing head, the team handles our website, social channels, email, PR, and events globally for Robert Walters Talent Advisory. We also have a centralized marketing team across regions, specializing in design, digital, and operations. With a focus on growth in emerging markets, we offer substantial career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager to design and implement lead generation campaigns that align with our business objectives and target markets.
• Drive the creation of lead-generating content, including compelling social media and email campaigns, informative website articles, and engaging case studies.
• Utilise advanced digital marketing tools and platforms to optimise lead generation efforts, including SEO strategies and multi-step email marketing automation.
• Analyse campaign performance using marketing analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Power BI, and refine strategies to maximise ROI.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the design team, PR officers, and recruitment teams, to ensure cohesive and effective lead generation campaigns.
• Innovate and explore new ideas to enhance lead generation effectiveness and team performance.
• Manage and allocate marketing budgets effectively to support lead generation activities.
• Ensure all campaigns are delivered on time, within brand guidelines, and achieve set lead generation targets.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven track record in lead generation and digital marketing, with experience in managing successful campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the marketing mix with an emphasis on lead generation strategies.
• Excellent copywriting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in using marketing automation platforms and CMS systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and implement insights.
• A degree in marketing or a related field is essential.

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• Our client is looking for a senior attorney to head, manage and direct their Pollution and Climate Change programme. Based in Cape Town or Johannesburg, this position is for an admitted attorney or advocate with 5 or more years’ litigation and legal advocacy experience post qualification, to strategically direct and oversee environmental and constitutional rights-based litigation in the programme. The candidate should have a particular interest in advocating for better environmental laws, litigating on behalf of affected communities, civil society organisations; and facilitating networking among relevant stakeholders and supporting activists.

Qualifications and experience

• An LLB or equivalent qualification; an LLM, particularly in environmental or human rights law, will be an advantage.
• Admission as attorney of the High Court of South Africa, with proven track record of at least 5 years’ post-qualification litigation experience, particularly in constitutional and administrative law (experience in environmental litigation at strategic level would be an advantage).
• Sound knowledge of Superior Courts’ procedures and practice.
• Experience in managing and overseeing advocacy campaigns and strategies.
• Experience in managing numerous complex litigation matters, providing strategic advice and direction, and overseeing work of litigation attorneys.
• An understanding of social issues and the needs of communities impacted by environmental degradation and injustice, and a passion for social, environmental and climate justice.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of constitutional law, administrative law, air quality laws, environmental laws and governance, legal and procedural requirements for environmental decision-making, and legal challenges. Experience in the field of energy, public health, and/or climate change law and policy will be an advantage
• Proven experience in developing legal (litigation and advocacy) strategies.
• Aptitude for leadership and managerial competence: at least 5 years’ experience in a management role, including people management and a commitment to the career development of attorneys and candidate attorneys.
• Commitment to and experience in implementing diversity, inclusion, and transformation in all aspects of the work, building a value-driven institutional culture, and promoting staff wellness.
• Competence and experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Good public speaking skills, and experience and confidence in dealing with the media.
• Excellent networking skills, and strong capabilities in building support amongst a wide range of stakeholders, partners, and networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme leadership and implementation: leading the Pollution & Climate Change programme and team of litigation attorneys, providing strategic direction and advice, and ensuring delivery against the Strategic Plan.
• Strategic litigation: providing key strategic advice and direction in litigation, and overseeing the programme’s strategic litigation for communities and civil society organisations in line with the litigation strategy and priorities.
• Legal advocacy: leading and providing oversight over the programme’s advocacy and engagement with regulators, corporates, and other stakeholders that impact pollution and climate change, in order to achieve strategic change and improved practice; drafting evidence-based reports in support of the programme’s strategic objectives; providing expert input into draft environmental, social, governance and related policies and legislation, and making submissions in Parliament and in other key forums.
• Strategic communications: building the profile of the programme by leading a communications plan for the programme, which includes writing editorials and media releases, and giving media interviews.
• Financial management: planning the programme budget; monitoring and controlling expenditure against budget for the programme.
• Human resources and talent management: managing the performance and career development of, and training and overseeing, the work of attorneys, candidate attorneys, and any other staff in the programme team.