Senior Finance Manager

To fully take accountability for the translation and implementation of finance strategy into supported business area. Provide leadership, vision, direction to financial management team and ensure the implementation of full financial management services intosupported business.

• B Com Degree in Finance, Accounting
• Honours Degree Preferred
• CA(SA)

Experience Required

• 8-15 years Post Articles / Post Honours Financial Accounting, Finance & Technology
• Experience in a financial or management accounting role
• High-level knowledge in all areas of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
• Excellent report writing skills
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems and financial regulations
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statement and projections
• Strong leader who can lead and motivate a team & must be able to see the bigger picture
• Knowledge and understanding of the Finance & Value Management industry and its principles (preferred)
• Good Stakeholder Management and Banking experience
• Computer literacy with appropriate knowledge of MS Office software (Specifically MS Excel and MS Word)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Impressing People
• Inviting Feedback
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Management (Financial)
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Tax Management
• Transfer Pricing
• Stakeholder Management
• Forecasting & Planning

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.