Regulatory Accountant

Are you a numbers-driven financial professional with a keen eye for data integrity and banking regulations? We are looking for a dynamic Regulatory Reporting & Financial Analyst to join our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) finance team. In this...

Key Responsibilities

· Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Gather, analyse, and review financial data to fulfil strict SARB-PA regulatory requirements. Reconcile Balance Sheet and Income Statement BA return information back to management accounts to ensure 100% data integrity.

· Financial Analysis & Insights: Interrogate financial information to identify anomalies, provide deep-dive explanations, and deliver meaningful recommendations to senior business stakeholders.

· Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and enhance finance processes, systems, policies, and procedures to drive efficiency and add value to the organization.

· Risk & Governance Management: Actively manage defined risks within the finance and regulatory reporting functions, ensuring absolute adherence to internal guidelines and external legislative frameworks.

· Strategic Alignment: Partner with the broader business unit to ensure delivered systems, processes, and financial solutions align with the overall CIB business strategy.

· Knowledge Sharing: Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory shifts, sharing knowledge and insights formally and informally with team members and stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

· Education: An Advanced Diploma or bachelor’s degree in commerce, Financial Management, or a related field (NQF Level 7).

· Experience: 2 to 4 years of solid experience within a Banking or Financial Services environment (CIB experience is highly advantageous).

· Technical Knowledge: Exposure to South African banking regulations, BA returns processing, and risk management principles.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Considered):

· Qualified CA(SA)

· Financial Risk Management (FRM) designation