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Job Summary
The overall purpose of the job is to assist in the execution to delivery all finance related reporting and projects in the bank including reporting to efficiency of processes as well as assisting the accountants in their day-to-day activities. The role covers mainly the following:• Assist in preparation of regulatory returns and their submissions
• Preparation of data analytics for all reporting
• Assist in the fixed asset recording and reconciliation
• Preparation of reconciliations in an innovative and user-friendly format
• Assist in the preparation of annual audited report and its schedules
• Assist in both group and statutory reporting on monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc basis
• Support in regulatory efficiency project/s
Job Description
Key accountabilitiesReporting and Analytics- Assist in the preparation of various reports including reconciliation
- Assist in the monthly, quarterly, yearly and ad hoc group reporting deliverables
- Assist in financial control month end activities
- Assist in the fixed assets process with timely capitalization, disposal and analysis of work-in-progess
- Prepare and execute regulatory reporting as well as submission on monthly, weekly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc basis
- Perform month on month trend, year on year trend analysis
- Prepare schedules for statutory audits and disclosures on quarterly and annual basis
- Analyse data and provide accurate information for different stakeholders
- Assist in the regulatory efficiency review and project
- Support any adhoc request iro financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with Group policies, standards and framework
Project management and execution
Assist to track finance related efficiency projects and its deliverables
Assist to compile user’s requirements/concerns
Assist to prepare any deck for the relevant committees
Maintain an excellent understanding of the different systems, processes, and procedures for the project delivery
Assist to update all processes and documentation including user manuals
Assist in the User Acceptance Testing phase
Perform and document the User Acceptance Testing(UAT) for the projects
Projects/Change,Risk and Control
Test and review the Critical Process Assessment(CPA) at least annually
Ensure all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and Internal Absa Policies and policy standards.
Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role
At least ACCA level 2, Degree in Finance or any equivalent
Minimum 3 years work experience in finance or finance project management
Good interpersonal and team-working skills
Agile
Solution-driven
The ability to work in a pressured and unstructured environment and to cope with the demands of working to tight deadlines
Business acumen
Attention to details
Ability to work with large scale data
Knowledge of financial sector
Presentation skills
Excellent communication skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Financial SciencesSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Financial Sciences or equivalent
- At least ACCA level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years' experience in finance or finance project management
- Experience preparing regulatory returns, statutory accounts, and financial reporting
- Ability to perform data analytics and work with large-scale data
- Experience preparing accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and fixed asset reconciliations
- Experience supporting projects, including User Acceptance Testing and documentation
- Knowledge of the financial sector and regulatory frameworks
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and team-working skills
- Ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, agile and solution-driven mindset
Absa Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Absa Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Absa Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical aid, group life, disability, and funeral cover are described as comprehensive, with features such as terminal‑illness advances and beneficiary grocery benefits. Wellness and assistance offerings support overall financial and personal wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A pension fund and group retirement arrangements are positioned as core benefits within fixed remuneration. Retirement coverage is embedded alongside other protections as part of standard employment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee share‑ownership (eKhaya) and equity‑linked awards broaden wealth‑sharing, with dividends or cash‑equivalent participation in some markets. This provides longer‑term value beyond base pay.
Absa Group Insights
What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond. We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
