Financial Officer at Nedbank

Job Purpose


To analyse; interpret; collate and present financial and non-financial information in order to drive strategy; enable decision making and support Nedbank Business Units; as per the business strategy.


Job Responsibilities


Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports within strict deadlines
Own the production and maintenance of reporting packs, including analysis and insightful commentary
Run and refresh high-frequency financial reports to reflect real-time business activity
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through ongoing review and control processes
Perform daily and monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances
Conduct robust quality control checks to ensure accurate postings, completeness, and compliance
Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve errors, discrepancies, and control gaps
Analyse financial results to identify trends, risks, and key performance drivers
Provide clear, actionable insights to support business decision-making
Translate financial data into meaningful business context, not just reports
Respond to ad hoc and urgent reporting requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Provide timely, accurate financial insights to support operational and tactical decisions
Support journal processing impact analysis through frequent report updates
Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts by analysing trends and business inputs
Monitor performance against forecasts and highlight key variances and risks
Build strong relationships through reliability, responsiveness, and high-quality delivery
Communicate financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Identify and drive improvements in reporting processes, controls, and systems
Enhance efficiency, turnaround time, and accuracy in financial reporting


Essential Qualifications - NQF Level



Diploma



Preferred Qualification



Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field



Minimum Experience Level


3 - 5 years' experience in hands-on financial reporting, accounting, and reconciliations, with exposure to high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
Experience within financial services.


Technical / Professional Knowledge


Administrative procedures and systems
Banking procedures
Business terms and definitions
Cluster specific operations
Data analysis
Governance, Risk and Controls
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Relevant software and systems knowledge
Business writing skills


Behavioural Competencies


Applied Learning
Communication
Collaborating
Initiating Action
Work Standards
Managing Work


Closing Date: 28 May 2026