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FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

Project Accountant

Cost & Management AccountingPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeJohannesburg, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A relevant degree is required.
  • At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in a financial field is required.
  • Strong academic performance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance for operational and general decision-making.
  • Monitor and coach behaviours that support a service culture and exceptional client service.
  • Integrate into existing finance teams and structures to optimize delivery of key tasks within deadlines.
  • Apply strong technical skills to ensure compliance and improve the quality of financial outputs.
  • Manage and monitor applications and the effectiveness of business financial information systems.
  • Participate in budget preparation and related processes throughout the budget period.
  • Record, interrogate, and manage costs and associated drivers for decision-making.
  • Plan and apply principles to accurately record, adjust, and reconcile financial transactions.
  • Maintain supporting documentation according to accounting and reporting standards.
  • Prepare, analyze, and report on business financial performance.
  • Maximize productivity through effective planning.
  • Manage interrelationships between systems, data, and resources.
  • Participate in and contribute to a development culture.
  • Plan and manage performance, skills development, and succession management.
  • Continuously assess own performance and request training where appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the financial services industry is advantageous but not required.
  • Qualified CA(SA) is advantageous.

About the Company

FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

FirstRand Bank is a large South African financial services group that combines three main divisions: FNB, RMB, and Momentum. FNB handles retail and commercial banking, RMB focuses on corporate and investment banking, and Momentum provides insurance. The company’s product lineup spans everyday banking and lending for individuals, corporate and investment banking services for businesses, and life and other insurance products. It differentiates itself by operating as a confederation of specialized divisions under one group, allowing each unit to focus on its core strengths while sharing the group’s financial backing. The goal is to deliver a broad, integrated set of financial services for retail customers, businesses, and insurers across the country and beyond.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
1838

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