Financial Operational Accountant (Execution-focused)
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Purpose
We are seeking ahands-on execution-driven Financial Operational Accountantwho goes beyond reporting to activelydrive financial performance across branches.
This role is accountable forturning financial insights into action identifying issues investigating root causes and ensuring that corrective actions are implemented and deliver measurable results. The successful candidate will work closely with branch teams to improve performance strengthen controls and support achievement of operational targets.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
- 35 years experience in:Operational finance / management accounting / finance business partnering
- Proven track record of:Driving performance improvement initiativesWorking with cross-functional non-financial teamsResolving financial or operational issues end-to-end
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
- Willingness to travel to branches as required
Key Responsibilities
1. Drive Action from Financial Insights
- Analyse financial reports to identifyvariances shortfalls and inconsistencies
- Translate insights intoclear actionable plans
- Take ownership of issues through to resolution
2. Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Investigate financial and operational variances at branch level
- Identify underlying drivers (process people or system-related)
- Implement and monitorcorrective actions
3. Branch Performance Support
- Conduct regularbranch visits and performance reviews
- Partner with branch management to improve financial outcomes
- Providepractical financial guidanceto non-financial stakeholders
4. Accountability & Follow-Through
- Track and manage actions arising from reports and reviews
- Ensure timely resolution of issues andclosure of gaps
- Escalate risks and drive accountability where required
5. Operational & Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
- Drive implementation ofsustainable operational improvements
Non-Negotiables
- Demonstrated experience inturning analysis into action
- Ability toinfluence without authorityand drive accountability
- Hands-on approach with a strong bias forexecution and results
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Fidelity Services Group is Southern Africa’s largest integrated security solutions provider and the industry leader in protection innovation.
