Analyst, Reporting

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.

To support the Reporting & Control (R&C) Managers in the production of regular reporting & insights & analytics to enable the Financial Insights Leads, Head of Reporting & Control & businesses in delivering their strategic objectives. To deliver reporting relating to all aspects of profit & loss & the balance sheet. To produce budget reporting during the planning cycle, conducting analytical reviews of the data obtained to predetermined materiality & metrics.

• Post Graduate Degree: Finance and Accounting
• CA(SA)
• CIMA

Experience Required

• 5–7 years of expertise in financial/statutory accounting, with a solid grasp of accounting principles related to revenue, costs, liquidity, and balance sheet transactions. Ability to analyze relationships between financial elements to enhance the depth and accuracy of analytical reporting.
• Proven proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and FMI, leveraging these tools for data management, reporting automation, and financial insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in identifying trends, variances, and key financial indicators to provide actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring accurate and meaningful financial reporting aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Data Management (Administration)
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Consolidation
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Management Accounting
• Quality Orientation
• Reconciling Financial Records
• Written Communication