Senior Financial Accountant page is loaded Senior Financial Accountant Apply locations Pinelands time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR-53874 Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job DescriptionThis role will report to and work closely with the Shareholder Financial Manager of Old Mutual International. It requires an individual with a passion for financial management, driving reporting timelines of financial results and execution on the business plan, while managing governance and compliance at an operational level. This position is individually accountable for achieving results through self and others.Key responsibilities include:Ensuring the timeous and accurate delivery of key financial reporting, management reporting and regulatory reporting deadlines which include but are not limited to Oracle, HFM, regulatory and KPI reporting.Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken (financial reporting and management reporting).Managing the financial operations and ensuring adequate financial controls by review of key monthly deliverables.Demonstrates commitment to implementing new technologies and automation of reporting and processes.Ensuring and developing a strong internal control environment through maintenance and continuous improvement of the controls process.Generating BAU and ad hoc internal management reports for key stakeholdersManaging the audits of multiple entities which have different audit engagement requirements.Prepares the business plan and assists in communication with the business on key areas of delivery and change.Prepares detailed analysis against the business plan to provide insight into the entity’s performance.Prepare tax (income tax/VAT) calculations and returns in line with Group Tax and statutory requirements.Continuous evaluation of finance processes and driving process optimisation within the team.Providing insights into accounting policies and technical opinions, where relevant.Managing of team members, provides training and support to junior staff members, to ensure accurate and timely reporting and effective operational delivery.Working together with key stakeholders across the business in achieve financial/actuarial/management reporting, financial control, and project objectives.Delivery of requirements for key objectives of various projects including but not limited to: Finance Refresh, Multi currency ledger and project rubix.Providing input into ad hoc projects, directly within the business or the broader segment finance team.Qualification, Skills and Experience:Chartered Accountant (6+ years post article experience) Previous financial services experiencePrevious experience working with operational currencies other than ZAR.HFM experience is desirable.Strong Excel skills with an aptitude and eagerness to learn various IT applications and platforms to enable process efficiencies. PowerBi (or similar tools) experience preferred.SkillsEducationClosing Date10 May 2024The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process. Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so. The Old Mutual Story!#J-18808-Ljbffr