Financial Operational Accountant (Execution-focused)

Role Purpose

We are seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Financial Operational Accountant who goes beyond reporting to actively drive financial performance across branches.

This role is accountable for turning 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in: Operational finance / management accounting / finance business partnering
• Proven track record of: Driving performance improvement initiatives, Working with cross-functional, non-financial teams, Resolving 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 identify variances, shortfalls, and inconsistencies
• Translate insights into clear, 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 monitor corrective actions

3. Branch Performance Support

• Conduct regular branch visits and performance reviews
• Partner with branch management to improve financial outcomes
• Provide practical financial guidance to non-financial stakeholders

4. Accountability & Follow-Through

• Track and manage actions arising from reports and reviews
• Ensure timely resolution of issues and closure of gaps
• Escalate risks and drive accountability where required

5. Operational & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
• Drive implementation of sustainable operational improvements

Non-Negotiables

• Demonstrated experience in turning analysis into action
• Ability to influence without authority and drive accountability
• Hands-on approach with a strong bias for execution 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.