Job Description

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 undertake all payment functions associated with recording, reconciliation and payment of both internal and external customers.

• Review and processes all transactions for payments for services or goods procured on behalf of Stanbic IBTC group in accordance with the group’s policies and guidelines.
• Process all local payments, ensuring vendors are paid timeously, correct amounts are paid and accounts are accurately allocated with proper authority obtained.
• Process all foreign payments (through IBC) for items, ensuring vendors are paid timeously, correct amounts are paid and accounts are accurately allocated and proper authority obtained.
• Review and reconcile the prepayment accounts while ensuring accurate amortization and that there are no un-amortised amounts.
• Ensure smooth run of month end activities, support Business units, manage/monitor team in all month-end processes to ensure deadlines are met and there are no disruptions to day to day and month end activities.
• No disruptions to day to day and month end activities (Internal and External Stakeholder feedback)

Qualifications

• BSc Finance and Accounting
• ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria); ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or MBA can be an added advantage

Experience:

• 1-2years experience in Accounting field; Computer literate; Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office; Knowledge of Accounting Software package

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Acumen
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Management Accounting
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Understanding GAAP