Old Mutual

Financial Accountant

Old Mutual  •  South Africa (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

The Regulatory Reporting Team functions as part of the Group Reporting & Insights team within the Old Mutual Limited (OML) Group.

The team has a broad knowledge of the business across the group due to the rigorous reporting required for designated Insurance Groups and Financial Conglomerates. This requires interaction with stakeholders across the group and regulatory bodies, leading to a strong working relationship with all the business segments within OML.

Key Result Areas

  • To ensure accurate and timely preparation, completion, and submission of the BA610 returns, which report on the offshore operations of South African banks, in compliance with the Prudential Authority’s directives under the Banks Act.

  • Compile and submit semi-annual financial conglomerate returns within the timelines stipulated by the regulator.

  • Calculate and consolidate Group Equity Value across segments whilst ensuring alignment with internal valuation methodologies. Support decision making processes through accurate reporting.

  • Consolidate and prepare financial and strategic information required for S&P credit rating reviews.

  • Assist with any IAIS related requirements communicated via the Prudential Authority.

  • Maintain audit trails to ensure smooth audits across the processes.

  • Preparation of ad-hoc applications made to the local regulator

  • Plan timelines to ensure timely and appropriate reviews occur

  • Support the forecasting of Group Equity Value

  • Drive operational excellence through active process review and improvements that ensure deliverables are performed accurately and efficiently.

  • Keep abreast with regulatory developments and ensure compliance within processes.

  • Participate in knowledge sharing initiatives within Group Reporting & Insights team

  • Have an understanding of legal and management consolidation structures with a strong appreciation of need for process disciplines and controls

Requirements:

  • Basel III experience

  • BA return experience

  • CA (SA) advantageous or any relevant qualification

  • Microsoft Office (Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

  • HFM experience advantageous

  • Critical thinking

  • Analytical skills

  • Willingness to learn

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing environment

Skills

Accounting, Budget Management, Business Requirements Analysis, Data Controls, Evaluating Information, Financial Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Auditing, Financial Modeling, Legal Practices, Managerial Accounting, Policies & Procedures, Report Review

Competencies

Business InsightCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesOrganizational SavvyPlans and Aligns

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

27 May 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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About Old Mutual

Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people.

Together with you, we have educated our children, given more homes warmth and light, empowered small businesses and improved infrastructure in Africa. Our story will continue #WithAfricaForAfrica.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
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