Job DescriptionHello future Financial ManagerAshburton Investments is the FirstRand Group’s asset management business. We offer solutions to corporates, financial advisers and institutions. While always being valuation-driven, and risk-aware, our investment style is pragmatic, spanning active and passive, local and offshore, traditional and alternative strategies. Known for our solid fixed income and credit track record, we also specialise in multi-asset, equities and global capabilities. We are fully invested in meeting our clients' needs.In this role you will be required to partner with the business in the provision of financial expertise and advice and develop supporting processes that continuously enhance the delivery of financial services. This role will involve close collaboration with various departments to ensure financial strategies align with business objectives, fostering a strong partnership to drive business growth and success. The financial manager will also be responsible for providing various types of reporting views, including functional views, product views, and segment views.Are you someone who can:Coordinate the budget preparation and manage the process throughout the budget period in accordance with guidelines and assumptions. Monitor and report variance analysis to support decision making and guide management in taking corrective action on budget variances.Record, interrogate and manage costs with associated drivers in the production, analysis and use of information for decision-making in the business.Plan and apply relevant principles to accurately record, adjust and reconcile financial transactions and events. Maintain appropriate supporting documentation according to professional financial accounting and reporting standards.Analyse the financial statements and data to provide insights about the financial performance and position of the business unit(s). Use analytics to identify variances and root causes and propose appropriate solutions.Prepare and report on the business’s operations and financial conditions. Manage the business unit reporting systems for management, project or performance reporting and implement optimal processes to deliver management information according to the reporting cycle. This includes providing various types of reporting views such as functional views, product views, and segment views.Maximise productivity through efficient planning of people and processes to drive optimal utilisation of available resources; identify and implement improvements to accounting and reporting processes.Execute relevant internal controls to ensure the integrity of operations, financial and accounting practices. Evaluate risk factors that could adversely affect the business unit(s). Implement procedures to mitigate identified risks or exposure to risk, and disclose risk information to relevant internal and external stakeholders.Review and prepare tax returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulation; provide advice and solutions to business tax matters.Review and prepare Annual Financial Statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable IFRS standards and Company Law regulations.You will be an ideal candidate if youHave completed relevant undergraduate degree – B Com Hons / BSc Maths etc. Preferred: CA and/or CIMA.Have 4 - 5 years of working experience in the financial field post qualification.Have technical accounting expertise and experience in the Asset Management industryYou will have access to:Exciting opportunities to network and collaborate across diverse teams.A dynamic and challenging work environment that pushes you to excel.Innovative projects where your creativity and ideas take centre stage.We can be a match if you are:Technically savvy, with experience or exposure to Power BI.Skilled in building trust and confidence through strong interpersonal relationships, especially within the Ashburton business.An effective communicator with solid presentation skills.Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines.Proactive in seeking out both formal and informal learning opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.Aligned with FirstRand’s values and the guiding principles of Ashburton Investments.Honest and trustworthy in handling financial transactions. Please note as part of the recruitment process, candidates are required to undergo a consumer credit check to ensure a satisfactory credit record.Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!#post#Ashburton#LI-CS2Job DetailsTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.10/09/25All 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.
