Job Description

To establish and maintain financial and management procedures for the business, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Hello Future Senior Finance Manager - Ashburton

Ashburton Namibia is a subsidiary of FirstRand Namibia Ltd.

To deliver on our business philosophy, we need smart, talented and passionate people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to service excellence.

Preference shall be given to suitably qualified applicants from the designated groups as defined in the Affirmative Action Act, 29 of 1998.

Are you someone who can:

Manage, oversee and implement the financial function in area of responsibility through the provision of detailed financial analysis and insight and value added reporting to aide decision making and strategic planning for the Segment.Monitor Segment budget, forecast and prior year variances and produce detailed commentaries on the monthly financial results. Reconciliation of budgets and forecast vs budget and forecast loaded on the financial systemOptimal balance sheet and margin management and ensure monthly financial reports are compiled and maintain responsibility for the integrity of the information through ensuring accurate reporting on financial results of the businessOversee and review preparation of journals and verify correctness thereof. Analyse general ledger accounts in order to identify correctness of entries processed and reasonability thereof, Implement a framework to control financial performance against operational and cost targets and manage the escalation process to prevent potential risks which may lead to increased costsEstablish shareholder value through integrated frameworks, guidelines, policies, standards and resource optimisationManage process and operational risk on a day to day basis which includes monitoring and reporting. Ensure that necessary mitigating controls are implemented to reduce the operational risk to an acceptable level

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Qualified Chartered Accountant3- 5 years’ inclusive of completed articles, ideally within the financial service industryThe candidate should have the following Knoweldge and skillsAbility to understand and quantify riskAbility to negotiate with internal and external stakeholdersStrong numerical reasoning skillsAbility to work well in a team environmentAbility to identify key drivers and opportunities to add to the increased Return on Investment for the Ashburton businessHave broad knowledge of th Asset Management Business Income Tax, Law and AccountingAssertive with good comunications skillsBe able to work under pressure and meet deadlinesGood level of resilienceSound administrative skillsUnderstanding and knowledge of all financial instruments

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborateChallenging Working environmentOpportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

Always doing the right thing – Fight for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outsideCurious – Believe in insight, creativity, and its power to unlock valueDeeply Invested – Take initiative and be a leader in your own rightValuing differences – Be inclusive, gracious, decent, and humbleBuilding Trust not Territory – Crete a culture of sharingCourages – We’ve built a culture of bravery by speaking our minds and encouraging others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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.

07/02/25

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.