Financial Officer

Nedbank Group Limited is a bank holding company that operates as one of the four largest banking groups in South Africa. The company's shares have been listed on the JSE Limited since 1969. The group offers a wide range of wholesale and retail banking services through four main business clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking and Nedbank Wealth. Nedbank Group focuses on southern Africa, with the group positioned to be a bank for all - both from a retail and wholesale banking perspective. The principal services offered by the group comprise business, corporate and retail banking, property finance, investment banking, private banking, foreign exchange and securities trading. Nedbank Group also generates income from private equity, credit card issuing and processing services, custodial services, unit trust administration, asset management services and bancassurance.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