Are you a detail‑driven finance professional looking for an opportunity to take full ownership of reporting, budgeting, and business partnering within the
banking sector? This role offers high visibility, direct stakeholder engagement, and the chance to influence divisional performance across several lending portfolios.
You will join a specialised environment where you can work closely with product owners, executive leadership, and risk teams — ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, delivery‑focused Finance Manager position. If you enjoy responsibility, structure, and managing high‑impact financial processes, this opportunity is designed for you.
What’s in it for you?A role that offers a blend of operational finance, strategic input, cross‑functional exposure, and the chance to refine and lead reporting processes across multiple banking divisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management information for various lending divisions (excluding microfinance).
- Finalise divisional trial balances and compile monthly reporting packs for senior executives.
- Analyse and track key business drivers, including cashflow forecasting for ALCO and strategic planning.
- Partner with Risk and IFRS 9 specialists to review impairment‑related inputs.
- Represent finance at monthly operational meetings across banking product areas.
- Coordinate divisional budgets, forecasts, and participate in annual budget sessions.
- Project‑manage monthly financial reporting, including reviews, variance analysis, and ensuring month‑end cut‑off accuracy.
- Serve as first point of contact for both internal and external audit queries.
- Lead the annual budget and 5‑year forecast consolidation process across all divisions.
- Oversee and review work of the team member responsible for journals, capturing, amortisation schedules, invoicing, and cashflow tracking.
Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile
Education & Experience- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the banking industry.
- At least 3 years’ experience in management reporting, including coordinating full month‑end cycles.
- Demonstrated involvement in budgeting and forecasting processes.
- IFRS 9 impairment reporting exposure advantageous.
- CA(SA) preferred, but not mandatory.
Technical & Behavioural Skills- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills essential.
- Pastel Evolution experience beneficial.
- Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to summarise complex matters into executive‑ready reporting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, lead effectively, and manage tight deadlines.
- Action‑oriented, disciplined, organised, and solutions‑driven.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles.
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- Finance Contracting
- Banking & Financial Services
- Regulatory & Treasury Reporting
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities.
For more information, contact:Theresa SteenkampKey Account Manager
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