Financial Assistant - Fixed term contract - Cape Town

What will you do?

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Statutory Reporting and responsibilities will include, amongst others, the following:

• Processing of foreign subsidiary financial results in HFM (Hyperion financial management) for monthly reporting, year-end close process and interim review process
• Assist with cluster financial consolidation including preparation of note disclosures for year-end close process and interim review process
• Assistance with the compilation of holding company financial statements in terms of IFRS
• Ensure effective controls and procedures are in place, and focus on process improvements
• Interactions with the external auditors
• Assistance with a special project in respect of note disclosures
• Assistance with a special project in respect of IFRS 17

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum requirement - B Compt Accounting (undergraduate completed)
• 1 - 3 years relevant experience in a similar role within financial services and/or insurance industry

Knowledge and Skills

• Good working knowledge of IFRS standards and group consolidations
• HFM experience will be an added advantage
• Experience in the financial services and insurance sectors will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Building relationships
• Planning and organising

Core Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation
• Client Focus
• Drive Results
• Collaborates
• Flexibility and adaptability