Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant page is loadedAssistant Management AccountantApply locations Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-67227Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
Perform professional accounting work, including compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data.
The role requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles, as well as experience in bookkeeping.
Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation.Role Overview The focus for this role is the preparation of financial and management reports, provision of interpretation of financial data and predictive results, implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls.

You will have a combination of strong business, financial, strategic, and analytical skills to ensure the provision of business and support services of a high standard and enable Old Mutual Corporate (OMC) to meet its objectives of providing its clients and staff with responsive end to end business systems with timely and accurate financial and business information.
This role falls within our junior management category
Role Key Result Areas Being an Assistant Management Accountant in OMC, this role will provide a strong support to the financial manager and broader reporting teamProvide financial analysis, commentary and support throughout the OMC value chain, which spans distribution, administration, product management and group reportingInteract with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trendsBe responsible for the detailed expense budgeting processAssist with maintaining a strong financial control environmentWork effectively within a team, whilst balancing own prioritiesBe flexible and responsive to changes in the business that impact financial processes and reportingWork to strict deadlinesRequirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required MatricTertiary finance qualification required, BCom Accounting preferableMinimum of 2 years of experience in a finance functionInsurance industry would be preferableAttention to detailMS Office with solid excel skillsStakeholder management & excellent communication skills requiredCompetencies StrategicLeading with InfluenceInnovation (Perspective)ExecutionCustomer FirstPersonal Mastery (Learning)Collaboration (Relating)Skills Competencies
Business InsightCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenManages ComplexityPlans and AlignsTech SavvyEducation Closing Date
12 June 2025 , 23:59The 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. The Old Mutual Story! About UsOld Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries.
The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.
We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

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