Middle Office Accountant Dirivatives/Treasury - Sandton Verfied

R 700000 per annum Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 01-07-2015 8:33:48 AM
29-07-2015 8:33:48 AM
Middle Office Accountant
Sandton
R550 000 – R700 000 pa neg.

CA(SA) qualification (preferably)

Requires the incumbent to become familiar with complex transactions and as such will be demanding, yet offering variety and interest, with an attractive and friendly working environment. Someone with energy, drive and enthusiasm will fit well into this hard working and dedicated small team.

· 1 – 3 years experience
· Murex and JDE experience preferred, but not essential.

· Preparing and analysing profit and loss reports for the borrowing and lending businesses;
· Investigating deviations in the P&L and Balance Sheets;
· Monitoring asset and liability valuations of underlying market positions and investigating deviations from expectations;
· Monitoring internal funding costs in the P&L and agreeing rate resets with Treasury;
· Reconciling Murex to the general ledger;
· Analysis of funding costs and funding utilisation;
· Preparing information pack for auditors (internal and external) as necessary and liaising with them;
· In –depth understanding of the work done by other team members in the Middle office;
· Other administration as required; and
· Sundry projects as and when projects arise.

1. Accounting knowledge and competency;
2. Knowledge of accounting standards;
3. Financial modelling skills/sound numerical skills;
4. Strong interpersonal skills to deal with clients and colleagues;
5. Tax knowledge (preferred but not essential);
6. Good written skills;
7. Good verbal communication;
8. Knowledge of derivatives and financial treasury products.