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Job Summary
To deliver business enablement support services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs). Selecting this role has a compensation & benefit impact in Kenya. Please contact Reward for details.Job Description
Business Enablement
Provide support to the Treasury executive team in delivery on Business strategy and initiatives.
Assist the Treasury executive in the analysis of monthly data sets including financial transaction listing, headcount validation etc.
Assist Treasury Executive, on an ad hoc basis with the end-to-end planning of events for specified BU’s, which include, but is not limited to strategy sessions, team events, conferences, Town Halls, Manco meetings etc.
Operational Partnering
Partner with the wider FM COO team and assist with tasks upon request
Assist in managing data for central processes and functional team management, for example SAICA memberships
Develop an understanding of the various monthly reports which are provided to business and support on queries and/or actions through engagement with relevant parties, for example Non-Key Risk Management Dashboard, headcount report, cost packs.
Obtain a strong knowledge of policies that are relevant in the COO environment to be able to assist in queries when needed, i.e. Staff expense policy etc.
Gather the required information that is needed to monitor/track the various targets and KPI’s of the function, for example FM Skills Development Target, Employment Equity, budgets, Strategic training planning, vacancy tracking, etc.
Partner with CRES in obtaining required information from FM BU’s for capacity planning, office design etc., critical for the Absa Ways of Work.
Coordinate the processing of any vendor onboarding and invoice payments with GFD Ops
Administrative Support
To support the Treasury management team in the execution of generic admin/operational matters.
Maintain and manage a centralised mailbox where ad hoc queries can be posted.
Evaluate and resolve operational issues that may arise in a timely and sustainable manner.
Keep the Treasury Management team informed of issues that have been resolved or escalate issues that have not been addressed to the relevant BM.
Other
Look out for opportunities to develop reports or processes that could be standardized across the FM function.
Aim to introduce tools for more effective ways of working.
Think creatively
Take a critical view on process and consider initiatives for automation or opportunities for process improvement within the team.
Participate in the wider FM COO team initiatives
Complete tasks in a timeous manner
Ensure that stakeholder expectations are managed when necessary.
Network within the FM COO teams to broaden understanding of COO offering and develop key relationships to execute on tasks
Knowledge and skills
Good organisational skills
Computer literate
Basic accounting background
Understanding of financial reporting processes and related controls
Ability to understand financial data
Good analytical capabilities
Good verbal and written communication skills
Multi-tasking and prioritisation of deliverables
Competencies
Deciding and initiating action within ambit of responsibility
Problem solving within ambit of responsibility
Relating and networking
Adapting and responding to change
Education and experience
Degree or Diploma in related field ( NQF Level 5/6)
Proficient in MS Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
3 – 5 Years’ experience in Financial Services
Education
National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
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.
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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.
