472 Accounts Management jobs in South Africa

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To act as point of contact for customer first-call resolutions, across all personal products, and negotiate payment arrangements in such a manner as to retain, educate and rehabilitate customers.

Qualifications
Type of Qualification:
Matric and NQF level 5 and above

Field of Study: Banking
Experience Required
Credit Risk – BCB
Risk & Corporate Affairs

3-4 years

Inbound and Outbound contact centre experience – early, late and legal collections in Cheque, Loan and Card collections.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action

Technical Competencies:

• Active Listening
• Contact Centre Customer Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Query Resolution
• Telephone Caller Handling
• Verbal Communication

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1.   PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To lead and effectively manage the Client Relationship Management (CRM) team by providing strategic direction and operational strategies to ensure that Tshikululu is managing, retaining and growing client relationships successfully. This will be achieved through managing the CRM team to implement effective client management/retention strategies which will ensure that high quality services and effective social investment strategies are delivered to Tshikululu's clients.

2.   KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, ACTIVITIES AND INDICATORS

Key Performance Areas / Outputs

Activities

1.   Client Relationship Management (CRM) Strategy and Implementation

·   Approved CRM Strategy and Implementation Plan with activities, milestones and anticipated outcomes in respect of income and the organisational strategy

·   Achievement of annual growth targets in the current client portfolio

·   Develop Tshikululu's CRM strategy and implementation plan which aligns to Tshikululu's strategy for approval annually.

·   Identify and resolve challenges that impact on the successful implementation of the CRM Strategy.

·   Manage the implementation of Tshikululu's strategic objectives which relate to client management according to the company's Balance Scorecard.

·   Track the implementation of the CRM strategy and produce reports on the progress of targets, reviewing and updating the CRM Strategy where necessary to align to the organisational strategy.

·   Provide input into the organisational strategy to identify opportunities for growth, competitor analysis and market trends.

2.   Client Relationship Management

·   A consistent client management process resulting in high client satisfaction and retention

·   Develop, implement and continue to evolve a client retention strategy/process for the CRM team.

·   Work collaboratively with the management team to plan effective resourcing per client.

·   Manage that CRMs have a deep understanding of their client's business and social investment strategic objectives by managing client engagement, strategy participation and developing and reviewing all client strategies annually.

·   Manage the allocation of CRMs across the client portfolio to ensure that each client is effectively managed.

·   Manage the end-to-end client management process by implementing processes, policies and procedures which ensure the management of the effective delivery of client SLAs.

·   Manage that SLAs are defined according to the Tshikululu procedure and standard and that the SLA's are delivered and complied with as per defined standards and deadlines.

·   Evaluate key portfolio relationships and engage with senior stakeholders and strategic clients by attending meetings, representing Tshikululu, supporting delivery of client objectives and resolving client queries and issues within SLA and as required.

·   Manage the measurement of client satisfaction across Tshikululu's client portfolio through the client satisfaction survey. Implement enhancements to client management strategies based on the insights from the client satisfaction survey.

3.   Client SI Management

·   High quality deliverables to clients through planning, strategic direction and feedback by the CRM team

·   Effective collaboration with SI team

·   Oversee the development of specific client strategies by ensuring Client Relationship Managers are facilitating and participating in strategy development meetings with relevant social investment specialists, engaging with clients on their needs, and reviewing strategies (from the SI team) that align with client needs and sector opportunities in accordance with the client's SLA.

·   Manage the implementation of the approved strategies by allocating to Client Relationship Managers, defining implementation measures and objectives, setting deadlines and tracking progress monthly.

·   Manage the CRM team to work with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure that every client has an M&E framework implemented and that impact is reported on annually.

·   Lead the identification and resolution of challenges that impact on the ability for client strategies and deliverables to be delivered, when required.

·   Ensure that strategy successes and failures are discussed, evaluated and lessons learnt are shared to improve good practice within team. This is achieved by developing and implementing frameworks, coordinating information sharing and tracking implementation of improvements quarterly.

·   Manage the integration of Tshikululu Industry leadership and innovation into client strategies and engagements wherein the Client Relationship Managers apply good practise, source latest information and apply insights and learning from previous experience to deliver industry leading strategies on an ongoing basis.

·   Develop and maintain a deep expertise in social investment to provide value and insights to clients by attending training, engaging in industry debate and discussion, attending and participating in conferences monthly and annually.

4.   Client Management Operations

·   Effective working relationships between the CRM team and all other teams in the business

·   Standardised approach to client management which ensures consistent and excellent client delivery

·   Build a mutually beneficial and effective working relationship with the Social Impact team, Finance and Business Development teams to ensure that the Client Relationship Managers can continuously deliver high value social investment to clients.

·   Develop standardised approaches and processes to ensure effective client management including but not limited to social investment strategy, client management, knowledge sharing and financial reporting on clients.

·   Manage the review of all clients for compliance to all relevant legislation annually by creating tracking tools, managing implementation, utilisation, and reporting.

5.   Reporting

·   Timeous and accurate reporting

·   Track and report on SLA and investment delivery by collecting information, developing reports and submitting by approved deadlines.

·   Track, monitor and manage the profitability of Tshikululu's portfolio of clients.

·   Track and monitor the contribution of Tshikululu's clients to the 5-year social impact strategy.

·   Ensure that reports required from the CRM team Management are accurate, complete and compliant by evaluating the standards, checking reports against standards and addressing issues within SLA.

·   Develop and submit departmental reports within deadline.

·   Manage the drafting, reviewing and submitting of adhoc reports according to standards and by deadlines.

6.   Business Development

·   Achievement of development targets

·   Achievement of business retention targets

·   Assist the Head of Business Development in the business acquisition process by leading development of proposals, implementing costing models, conducting pitches and presentations, addressing any questions and queries, getting SLA signed (when appropriate) and following up until decision is made.

·   Identify opportunities, in conjunction with the Client Relationship Managers, to increase Tshikululu services within existing clients. This includes engaging with clients, discussing existing contracts, identifying potential opportunities and initiating discussion on providing additional Tshikululu support.

·   Identify opportunities to initiate Tshikululu's Services in new clients by engaging with existing clients and receiving referrals, initiating contact with new clients and initiating discussion on providing Tshikululu support and services.

·   Identify opportunities, build relationships and close deals to drive business development targets. Create an environment which promotes service line development which consistently and profitably meets the requirements of Tshikululu's current and future clients.

·   Lead the resolution of service issues, building resilient and mutually beneficial relationships and resolving potential customer threats in existing clients.

7.   Staff Management and Leadership

·   High-performing staff and team

·   High quality leadership

·   Live the Tshikululu values and lead according to the Tshikululu's Leadership Manifesto to deliver on the strategy.

·   Provide strategic insights from a client management perspective to develop and strengthen Tshikululu's strategy.

·   Lead, manage, monitor and support the CRM team to achieving high performance through implementing the values, behaviours and performance management system.

·   Build and maintain a high performing client management team through effective recruitment, management, career development and succession planning.

·   Build a working environment that is conducive to optimal performance and the realisation of Tshikululu's strategy.

·   Implement the Tshikululu HR strategy, policies and procedures as required.

·   Participate in the Management Committee, ensuring delivery on strategy.

3.   ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

·   Minimum Honours in Business Administration, Social Science, Commerce or similar (Master's degree would be advantageous).

·   Minimum 8 to 10 years' experience developing and implementing operational programmes and solutions in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and Transformation.

·   Minimum 5 years' experience in leading and managing a team.

4.   KEY INTERACTIONS / RELATIONSHIPS

Internal stakeholders

Chief Operating Officer

Client Relationship Managers

Executive Committee

Management Committee

Human Capital Management Department

Finance Department

External stakeholders

Clients

Prospective clients

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit

Finance

Department

Financial Support Services

Reports To

Senior Manager: Finance Business Partner

Grade

S5 Core Description

Responsible for the commercial and financial management of clients. This entails the commercial and financial business advisory services to the Client Account Directors and the Vertical Finance Business Partners. The key dimensions of services include, financial performance and working capital management, financial planning & analysis, deal review & pipeline management, financial risk & compliance, and customer relationship management. Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

Manage the profit & loss for the business area (including analysis & interpretation of variances i.e actuals against forecast & plan).

Manage working capital and ensure accurate and timely invoicing and collection of receivables.

Engage in the preparation of client financial packs and the explanations thereof to key finance stakeholders.

Manage and execute financial remediation actions to deliver forecast and plans

Oversee the compilation, and ensure accuracy of required journals, driving compliance to Finance Reporting requirements

Align the vertical business strategy with client financial plans and budgets

Manage the budgeting, forecasting process at client level, ensuring compliance and adherence to BCX corporate budgeting process and principles

Manage the pipeline and ensure accuracy and completeness of pipeline financials

Manage and maintain a good relationship with clients about working capital, client reporting etc.

Ensure compliance to group finance and business policies and internal controls. Core Functional Skills & Capabilities Budget Forecasting Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Financial Management Relationship Building Risk Management Core Behavioural Competencies Analysing Culture Match Deciding & Initiating Action Job Match Planning & Organising Presenting and Communicating information Working with people Minimum Qualifications NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Commerce or Accounting OR NQF 4: Grade 12 Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage Experience 5 Years' experience in finance and accounting, or related field. If highest qualification is grade 12 then 7 Years' experience in finance and accounting, or related field. Certifications Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control

0 Special Requirements / Employment Condition Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required Workplace / Physical Requirements Hybrid Remote Worker

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Date:
26 Sept 2025

Location:
Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company:
BCXP

Business unit, Department, Reporting
Business Unit

Finance

Department

Financial Support Services

Reports To

Senior Manager: Finance Business Partner

Grade

S5

Core Description
Responsible for the commercial and financial management of clients. This entails the commercial and financial business advisory services to the Client Account Directors and the Vertical Finance Business Partners. The key dimensions of services include, financial performance and working capital management, financial planning & analysis, deal review & pipeline management, financial risk & compliance, and customer relationship management.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Manage the profit & loss for the business area (including analysis & interpretation of variances i.e actuals against forecast & plan).
• Manage working capital and ensure accurate and timely invoicing and collection of receivables.
• Engage in the preparation of client financial packs and the explanations thereof to key finance stakeholders.
• Manage and execute financial remediation actions to deliver forecast and plans
• Oversee the compilation, and ensure accuracy of required journals, driving compliance to Finance Reporting requirements
• Align the vertical business strategy with client financial plans and budgets
• Manage the budgeting, forecasting process at client level, ensuring compliance and adherence to BCX corporate budgeting process and principles
• Manage the pipeline and ensure accuracy and completeness of pipeline financials
• Manage and maintain a good relationship with clients about working capital, client reporting etc.
• Ensure compliance to group finance and business policies and internal controls.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities
Budget Forecasting

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Financial Management

Relationship Building

Risk Management

Core Behavioural Competencies
Analysing

Culture Match

Deciding & Initiating Action

Job Match

Planning & Organising

Presenting and Communicating information

Working with people

Minimum Qualifications
NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Commerce or Accounting

OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Experience
Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

• 5 Years' experience in finance and accounting, or related field.
• If highest qualification is grade 12 then 7 Years' experience in finance and accounting, or related field.

Certifications
Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Span of Control
0

Special Requirements / Employment Condition
Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required

Workplace / Physical Requirements
Hybrid Remote Worker

Apply now »

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role:
The Client Service Support Team will work in close cooperation with our Client Service Managers and with focus on supporting activities, reporting in relation to existing and new/onboarding clients.,

Job specification:

• Support Client Service Managers in preparatory work the client lifecycle
• Actively manage certain projects
• Ownership of reporting related to regulators, central banks and clients
• Updating and maintaining internal reporting systems
• Continuous review and preparation of Management Company reports
• Etc as this is a developing team with a growing client base and tasks

Skills Required:

• Business degree
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently while supporting the overall goals of the team
• Excellent time management skills essential along with ability to run simultaneous projects
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Results driven and proactive in problem-solving
• Excellent client service skills, client focused and delivers work to an exceptionally high standard
• In-depth knowledge of Excel / Word / PowerPoint
• Concern for quality

Advantages:

• Previous Fund experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of UCITS and AIF Fund structures (Lux & Irish)
• Understanding of Management Company / AIFM structure

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Provide strategic leadership in financial resource management by integrating capital, liquidity, and balance sheet insights into decision-making frameworks. Shape the cluster's return architecture by defining hurdle rates, challenging pricing methodologies, and ensuring strategic alignment with bank-wide capital efficiency goals. Drive optimisation through oversight of profitability, pricing performance, and resource consumption, translating financial strategy into actionable targets. Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring that product-level decisions reflect strategic value, risk appetite, and sustainable return delivery.

Job Description

Strategic Analytics & Resource Optimisation

• • Shape and influence capital and balance sheet strategies to support business growth and financial resilience.
• Evaluate resource allocation proposals and contribute to enterprise-level prioritisation aligned with return objectives.
• Use advanced analytics to identify portfolio tilts and strategic investment areas across customer segments and sectors.
• Assess trade-offs between risk, return, and growth to inform high-impact business decisions.
• Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations on resource deployment and performance improvement.

Financial management and Business Partnering

• • Collaborate with business unit or function heads to determine their performance reporting needs (both financial and non-financial) and agree on deliverables annually.
• Guide the setting and translation of performance targets to business units and products.
• Monitor return delivery and provide insights to optimise portfolio and pricing outcomes.
• Support robust governance across financial resource decisions, pricing practices, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure consistent application of frameworks that support disciplined financial management.
• Provide thought leadership through financial insight and external benchmarking.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business, finance, risk and treasury to embed FRM principles into core decision-making.

Strategic Analytics and Resource Optimisation

People Management

• • Develop internal capability by recruiting and developing a capable team to ensure the necessary resources are in place to achieve business strategy and objectives.
• Implement the people management strategy for the area, in collaboration with the HRBP for the business unit, focusing on talent management, development, resourcing, and retention.
• Embed formal Performance Development and informal coaching within the team.
• Motivate the team and implement measures to recognize and reward direct reports.
• Inspire team members through coaching and mentoring, helping them to perform optimally in alignment with the vision and values, and create a sense of urgency and excitement around the business.

Education and Experience Required

• • Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+), CA (SA) or CIMA or MBA or Actuarial Science or Engineering
• 5+ years professional financial management experience
• 5+ years Banking Experience at a management level
• Preferred team lead in Finance Function teams or in professional environments
• Experience in business transformation contexts related to exponential business growth
• Experience in commercial innovation environments
• Broad Finance including strategic, commercial, legal, risk and operational aspects
• Ability to build, develop & lead professional level teams
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment
• Knowledge of people change management

Knowledge & Skills:

• • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python)
• Banking regulation (Expert)
• Writing & reporting (Advanced)
• Presentation skills (Advanced)
• Understanding of systems used (Advanced)
• Understanding of relevant legislation (Advanced)
• Understanding of corporate controls and checks (Advanced)
• Knowledge of business continuity and contingency (Advanced)
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Excellent organisational skills (Advanced)
• Excellent communication skills (Advanced)
• Relationship management and networking (Advanced)
• Strong performance management and coaching skills (Advanced)
• Ability to think creatively (Advanced)
• Ability to react positively under pressure (Advanced)
• Good understanding of the policies and strategies (Advanced)
• Understanding of Banking operating structures (Advanced)
• Change management (Advanced)

Competencies:

• • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adapting and responding to change Planning
• Learning and researching
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Relating and networking, Leading and supervising

Education

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary
Provide strategic leadership in financial resource management by integrating capital, liquidity, and balance sheet insights into decision-making frameworks. Shape the cluster's return architecture by defining hurdle rates, challenging pricing methodologies, and ensuring strategic alignment with bank-wide capital efficiency goals. Drive optimisation through oversight of profitability, pricing performance, and resource consumption, translating financial strategy into actionable targets. Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring that product-level decisions reflect strategic value, risk appetite, and sustainable return delivery.

Job Description
Strategic Analytics & Resource Optimisation

• Shape and influence capital and balance sheet strategies to support business growth and financial resilience.
• Evaluate resource allocation proposals and contribute to enterprise-level prioritisation aligned with return objectives.
• Use advanced analytics to identify portfolio tilts and strategic investment areas across customer segments and sectors.
• Assess trade-offs between risk, return, and growth to inform high-impact business decisions.
• Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations on resource deployment and performance improvement.

Financial management and Business Partnering

• Collaborate with business unit or function heads to determine their performance reporting needs (both financial and non-financial) and agree on deliverables annually.
• Guide the setting and translation of performance targets to business units and products.
• Monitor return delivery and provide insights to optimise portfolio and pricing outcomes.
• Support robust governance across financial resource decisions, pricing practices, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure consistent application of frameworks that support disciplined financial management.
• Provide thought leadership through financial insight and external benchmarking.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business, finance, risk and treasury to embed FRM principles into core decision-making.

Strategic Analytics and Resource Optimisation
People Management

• Develop internal capability by recruiting and developing a capable team to ensure the necessary resources are in place to achieve business strategy and objectives.
• Implement the people management strategy for the area, in collaboration with the HRBP for the business unit, focusing on talent management, development, resourcing, and retention.
• Embed formal Performance Development and informal coaching within the team.
• Motivate the team and implement measures to recognize and reward direct reports.
• Inspire team members through coaching and mentoring, helping them to perform optimally in alignment with the vision and values, and create a sense of urgency and excitement around the business.

Education And Experience Required

• Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+), CA (SA) or CIMA or MBA or Actuarial Science or Engineering
• 5+ years professional financial management experience
• 5+ years Banking Experience at a management level
• Preferred team lead in Finance Function teams or in professional environments
• Experience in business transformation contexts related to exponential business growth
• Experience in commercial innovation environments
• Broad Finance including strategic, commercial, legal, risk and operational aspects
• Ability to build, develop & lead professional level teams
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment
• Knowledge of people change management

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python)
• Banking regulation (Expert)
• Writing & reporting (Advanced)
• Presentation skills (Advanced)
• Understanding of systems used (Advanced)
• Understanding of relevant legislation (Advanced)
• Understanding of corporate controls and checks (Advanced)
• Knowledge of business continuity and contingency (Advanced)
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Excellent organisational skills (Advanced)
• Excellent communication skills (Advanced)
• Relationship management and networking (Advanced)
• Strong performance management and coaching skills (Advanced)
• Ability to think creatively (Advanced)
• Ability to react positively under pressure (Advanced)
• Good understanding of the policies and strategies (Advanced)
• Understanding of Banking operating structures (Advanced)
• Change management (Advanced)

Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adapting and responding to change Planning
• Learning and researching
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Relating and networking, Leading and supervising

Education
Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Duties/Pligte

For appointment as Associate Professor:

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Financial Risk Management.
• Participating and taking a leading role in the Department's research activities in Financial Risk Management.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Administration of the Financial Risk Management programme.
• Assisting the Department with liaising with the financial industry and enhancing and expanding industry ties and collaboration.

For appointment as Senior Lecturer:

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Financial Risk Management.
• Participating in the Department's research activities in Financial Risk Management.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Administration of the Financial Risk Management programme.
• Assisting the Department with liaising with the financial industry and enhancing and expanding industry ties and collaboration.

For appointment as Lecturer:

• Teaching and developing undergraduate courses in Financial Risk Management.
• Participating in the Department's research activities in Financial Risk Management.
• Supervision of honour's students.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

The Associate Professor incumbent must meet at least requirements (1), (2) and (3) below:

• A PhDinthe Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics or related fields).
• An established research career, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Suitable experience supervising postgraduate students, including, but not limited to, master's students and full theses or dissertations.
• Any candidate fulfilling (1), (2) and (3) must have proven practical experience in, inter alia , discrete-time processes ("P quant") and proven technical research output within the quantitative Financial Risk Management/Analysis field. This position is not for continuous risk-neutral processes ("Q quant") specialists.
• For any candidate fulfilling (1), (2) and (3), kindly note that the selection process includes a mock lecture to assess candidates' pedagogical approach, subject mastery, and engagement techniques. Shortlisted candidates will be required to present such a mock lecture to a representative academic audience, enabling assessment of their teaching style and instructional clarity.

The Senior Lecturer incumbent must fulfil any of requirements (1), (2) or (3) below:

1. A master's degree in the Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics or a related field):

• • Including at least five years' experience and engagement with public or private organisations, consulting activities, or policy that demonstrates management, leadership, expertise and/or thought leadership in the field of Quantitative Financial Risk Management/Analysis; and

• A commitment to commence with a PhD in Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, or Financial Mathematics) within 18 months of appointment.

• OR hasa PhDinthe Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, or Financial Mathematics).

• OR isa recognised fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa with at least a master's degree.

• Any candidate fulfilling (1), (2), or (3) must have proven practical experience in, inter alia , discrete-time processes ("P quant") and proven technical research output within the quantitative Financial Risk Management/Analysis field. This position is not for continuous risk-neutral processes ("Q quant") specialists.

• For any candidate fulfilling (1), (2), or (3), kindly note that the selection process includes a mock lecture to assess candidates' pedagogical approach, subject mastery, and engagement techniques. Final-stage candidates will be required to conduct such a mock lecture to a representative academic audience, enabling assessment of their teaching style and instructional clarity.

For appointment as Lecturer:

• Completed/submitted for examination (by the time of appointment) of at least a Master's degree in Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics or a related field).
• The ability to teach Financial Risk Management at undergraduate level.
• Proven experience in discrete-time processes ("P quant"), including computer programming competencies in the same.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

For appointment as Associate Professor:

• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A reasonable history of publications in accredited journals, some international.
• Computing skills in at least VBA, MATLAB, R, Python or SAS.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual environment where Afrikaans and English are the dominant languages.

For appointment as Senior Lecturer:

• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• An early career history of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Computing skills in at least VBA, MATLAB, R, Python or SAS.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual environment where Afrikaans and English are the dominant languages.

For appointment as Lecturer:

• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
• Computing skills in at least VBA, MATLAB, R, Python or SAS.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual environment where Afrikaans and English are the dominant languages.

Description

Bluespec is looking for a Group Financial Manager with experience specifically in the Risk space as they will be taking care of the Risk Management Portfolio.

This is a high paced environment with many exciting challenges, come and join the biggest Automotive Company in Gauteng

Job Purpose

In this role, you will be building relationships with key stakeholders, work closely with operations to secure alignment on account planning activities.
The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. This role builds the capacity of the Company’s finance team. S/he oversees the day to day work of the finance department and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources.

Job Functions

All financial reporting, policies and procedures, while driving reporting excellence

Risk Management portfolio

Forensics

Internal Auditing

Provision of support to functional leaders with respect to financial reporting
Development and continued integration of financial systems
Project budgeting, forecasting and cash flow forecasting
Business analysis including monitoring
Team leadership and training of local staff

Key Responsibilities include: Management of the Finance & Administration Department:

a. Lead and manages the finance team ensuring all areas are functioning effectively (including taxation, cost management, accounting, payroll and reporting).
b. Oversee administrative functions
c. Oversee all vendor contracts including sourcing, negotiation and ensuring appropriate agreements, execution and service levels
d. Ensure that all activities are done according to budget and forecasts.

e. Plan, organise and control the high level activities related to the department.

f. Develop and maintain progression and succession plans for the department as per company and HR guidelines; this includes the development, implementation and maintenance of a department skills matrix among other requirements

Cost.

a. Monitor operating budget performance and actively participates in the monthly review process.

b. Accountable for the preparation of the budget and on delivery (costs and time)

c. Negotiate and manage third party service providers in order to reduce costs

Planning

a. Plan work according to business requirements and guides all activities accordingly

b. Manage the annual site planning and administrative process

People & Team Management

a. Develop and encourage a team approach with shared objectives

b. Review and communicate individual and team performances in daily, weekly, monthly team meetings.

c. Create and maintain strong relationship with all internal and external stakeholders

d. Active involvement in employee development by mentoring, training and coaching employees of the departments to enhance overall team skills development

e. Develop and monitor the progress of employee development and progress plans.

f. Ensure all key people program requirements are met including timely performance management reporting, core training and development programs, etc.

g. Ensure the Finance and Administration Team is executing in their roles and responsibilities to an expected industry standard Policy.

Procedure and Process Development

a. In consultation with corporate management, review relevant policy and procedures.

b. Communicate with corporate staff to ensure effective alignment and collaboration on key initiatives

Innovation and Improvement

a. Actively participate in the continual review of company procedures and make recommendations as required

b. In collaboration with the Business Performance Manager, identify and address business process opportunities in all areas to further improve effective and efficient operation

c. Identifies, investigates and implements improvements to all commercial operations in order that security management capability that will satisfy External audit controls compliance

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BCom Accounting degree – non-negotiable

Advanced excel ability is vital – non-negotiable

CIMA qualification would be beneficial

Minimum 10 - 12 years' relevant experience post articles

Motor industry experience would be beneficial, however manufacturing and construction industry would be considered

Insurance background would be advantageous

Experience mentoring, coaching and building and leading teams with people at all level

Demonstrated experience designing and developing financial, cost and performance management reports

Experience developing and improving business processes

Strong communication skills in English