Job Description

To provide support to the CFO in various aspects including: finance leadership, instilling best practice and enhancing business profitability through provision of information and insight in key strategic meetings

Hello Future, Financial Manager,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FR Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

Lead finance manager for the insurance pillar. Managing a team of financial managers supporting finance matters pertaining insurance activities within the group.Monthly Reporting on Insurance Pillar Operations and Financials: Prepare and report on the operational and financial performance of the Insurance Pillar, including the flash report and CEO updates. In addition to this is support to the CEO for Invest and Insure. This will entail further reporting across the Invest and Insure Pillar.Insurance Pillar Budget Process: Gain exposure to the budget process and contribute to the preparation of the Insurance Pillar’s budget presentation.Investor Reporting: Assist in preparing the annual financial statement analysis booklet for the insurance entities within the Group, gaining exposure to investor reporting.Financial Statement Assistance: Support the team in preparing financial statements for the insurance entities, including updating audit memorandums, collaborating with different finance teams on AFS workings, and liaising with both internal and external auditors as needed.Technical Specialist for the Insurance Pillar: Serve as the technical expert within the Insurance Pillar, working closely with Group Technical.Utilization of Essbase and HFM: Use Essbase and HFM systems to source financial data for recording and analysis.Invoice Approval: Approve invoices related to the Insurance Pillar.Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance that influence operational and general decision-making.Continuous Performance Improvement: Regularly assess your own performance, actively seek feedback, and request training as needed.Contribute to Development Culture: Participate in fostering a development-oriented culture by sharing information on successes, issues, trends, and ideas.Monthly Presentations to Stakeholders: Prepare and present monthly updates to relevant stakeholders.

Ad-hoc Finance Requests: Respond to ad-hoc finance requests as needed. The more important thing is to find a technically minded, fully qualified CA(SA), who has an excellent ability to fit in as a trusted team player in this extremely warm, welcoming, and well-respected finance team.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

Fully qualified CA(SA), ideally 3 – 10 years’ post-qualified however all candidates will be considered equally on their own merits.Exceptional academic track record (track record of excellence from matric through to CTA, academic articles and board exams)

Key skills and experience:

Technically strong, demonstrating attention to detail, especially when it comes to IFRS.Exposure to the insurance sector, advantageousIFRS17 understanding or exposure, highly advantageousEssbase working experience, advantageousHFM working experience, advantageousConfident and comfortable to give specialized advice on technical mattersArticulate in speech, and in written English, when expressing opinionsAn excellent and thorough researcher

Personality:

And individual who is looking for longevity in a permanent roleSelf-starter with a passion for their career and their own self-developmentCandidates who are looking for a flexible and modern environmentPatient as the role mainly depends on others to provide information and dataProficiency in excel and power point

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborateA challenging working environment that is progressive and agileOpportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end

We can be a match if you are:

Adaptable and curiousAttention to detailThrive in a collaborative environmentDeadline drivenAble to hand a pressurized environment

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

08/02/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.