Accountant – First National Bank Namibia

Job Description

To provide support to the business unit by applying accounting principles in monitoring and analyzing financial data, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, and providing accurate accounting information to the business unit to support business decisions

Hello Future Accountant

Welcome to FNB, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our vision is to be a great business helping to create a better world.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Role Overview

Analyze financial reports as well as interpret the current and projected company financial position. Co-ordinate the budget process and variance reporting by making use of predictive modelling. Prepare reports and financial statements in line with accounting practices and standards.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Forecast, manage and optimise financial resources ensuring all expenditure is in line with the agreed budget
• Analyse financial transactions and statements against budget to identify and monitor data against forecast for correction of potential weak areas
• Preparation of the monthly reporting information – drawing insights from the analysis of trends and historic data
• Detailed understanding and application of IFRS
• Develop and periodically revise financial plans in order to project income and costs
• Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders
• Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Have a degree in Accounting or Financial Management
• Have 3-5 years in a similar environment of which 1-2 years ideally at a senior specialist level
• Have 3 years of completed articles and management accounting experience
• Have financial services experience
• Have experience with accounting software i.e. CaseWare, HFM
• Are a strong communicator
• Able to work independently and solve for solutions
• Are agile and able to juggle ad hoc work requests
• Can plan ahead and collaborate with a team

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working Environment
• Opportunities to innovate

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Always doing the right thing – Fight for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside
• Curious – Believe in insight, creativity, and its power to unlock value
• Deeply Invested – Take initiative and be a leader in your own right
• Valuing differences – Be inclusive, gracious, decent, and humble
• Building Trust not Territory – Crete a culture of sharing
• Courageous – We’ve built a culture of bravery by speaking our minds and encouraging others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

25/02/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.