Job Description
Job Requisitions Details Job Requisition ID: 145985 Closing Date: 25 May 2026 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe MchunuJob Family Business and Commercial Banking: FinanceCareer Stream AccountingLeadership Pipeline Manage OthersFAIS Affected Job Purpose To direct; add value and enable business decisions through effective consolidated financial analysis; reporting and controls across a range of business functions or companies; in line with Nedbank business strategy.Why Join Our Team Join a high-impact finance team where your insights directly shape strategic decision-making across a dynamic business environment. As a Senior Financial Manager, you will:
Play a pivotal role in driving business performance through financial insights and analysis Partner with key stakeholders to influence strategic outcomes Lead and develop a team, contributing to talent growth and a culture of excellence Work within a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, governance, and sustainable value creation Be part of a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional development Job Responsibilities
Provide meaningful recommendations, explanations and highlights of concerns or anomalies by analysing and interrogating financial information.
Ensure accurate and timeous budgets are submitted and reviewed by ensuring that they align with key economic indicators and group strategic initiatives.
Ensure accurate financial results by reviewing reconciliations and following up on unreconciled items.
Compile Financial statements by complying with IFRS and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Comply with relevant legislation by reviewing and submitting statutory returns timeously.
Consolidate financial reports and make value added recommendations by using information from various sources.
Understand and meet stakeholders requirements through ongoing engagement.
Assist in the achievement of group collaboration initiatives by identifying opportunities to create beneficial partnerships and synergies.
Ensure relevant, best practice analysis and reporting by providing ongoing guidance and coaching to the team.
Meet deadlines and targets through prioritising effectively, planning and communicating.
Maintain high standards of analysis and reporting within defined timeframes by planning, organising and monitoring workflow.
Contribute to intellectual capital development by providing continuous motivation, mentoring, coaching and on the job skills training.
Achieve business objectives within a specific timeframes by scheduling and coordinating activities and identifying appropriate resources to perform these activities.
Manage defined risks in the finance function and risk categories at targeted levels by adhering to internal and external guidelines/policies/ procedures/business rules/ compliance and governance requirements.
Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems, process, services and solutions are aligned.
Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.Green Strategy).
Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
Our Ideal Candidate
Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent professional qualification Minimum 5 years’ financial management experience, ideally within financial services Proven experience managing and developing teams (minimum 2 years in leadership) Strong expertise in IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights Strong stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making capability Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Preferred Qualification
A relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (NQF Level 8) is required. A Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) designation or equivalent professional accreditation is strongly preferred.
Minimum Experience Level
Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, ideally within the financial services sector, with strong exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
At least 2 years’ leadership experience, with a proven track record of managing teams, driving performance, and delivering results in a complex business environment.
Technical / Professional Knowledge Banking procedures Business Acumen Cluster specific operations Data analysis Governance, Risk and Controls Industry trends Relevant regulatory knowledge Relevant software and systems knowledge Remuneration policies and principles Research methodology Behavioural Competencies Building Partnerships Earning Trust Communication Decision Making Planning and Organizing Quality Orientation
Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree