(802) Financial Analyst

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other duties, the following key performance areas:

• Analyse, process and finalise applications of varying complexity for approval and deliver work that meets the prescribed time and quality standards.
• Assist in the planning of inspections, actively participate in the inspection process and report on inspections.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day administration, including record-keeping, the compilation of schedules and inspection profiling in support of operational efficiency within the division and own work.
• Analyse and interpret data and provide recommendations to the signing officer for reporting purposes.
• Participate in ad hoc projects for the compilation of information to inform policy decisions.
• Perform work independently within established practices, processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in own area of expertise.
• Prepare and deliver solutions that reflect the range of knowledge, methods, practices and/or solutions in own functional discipline.
• Engage with the relevant internal and external stakeholders, displaying an ability to convey and explain information fluently.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area and stay abreast of developments therein (e.g. changes to exchange control policies, rules and regulations).

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Business Economics, Banking or Accounting, or an equivalent NQF 7-level qualification; and
• five to eight years' experience in an exchange control or banking environment.

Additional requirements include:

• risk and compliance assessment knowledge and skill;
• skill in:
• verbal and written communication (including presentation and report writing);
• analysis and problem-solving;
• judgement and decision-making;
• planning and organising;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• competence in Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
• the ability to work under pressure; and
• the ability to work in a team.

In line with the SARB's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.