The posting
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
Fully accountable to provide functional support for the Costing and Recoveries services to various areas in the bank. This will involve develop and implement Costing & Recoveries processes, models and controls in the finance area.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (BCom/BSc) in: Informatics or Financial Management or Financial Modelling or Statistics or Mathematics or Information Management or Information Science or Mathematical Statistics or Cost and Management accounting.
Experience Required
- 3-5 years' experience in Finance, Cost & Management Accounting, Costing Analysis, or Financial Reporting environments.
- Proven experience working with SAP ECC, BCM (Business Cost Management), Cost Management Systems, or similar enterprise finance platforms.
- Strong practical experience in cost allocation, recoveries, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management methodologies.
- Advanced SQL (Sequel) skills with the ability to extract, manipulate, and analyse large volumes of financial and operational data.
- Demonstrated experience applying analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills to provide insights and support strategic business decision-making.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Conveying Self-Confidence
- Developing Expertise
- Documenting Facts
- Embracing Change
- Establishing Rapport
- Generating Ideas
- Impressing People
- Inviting Feedback
- Making Decisions
- Meeting Timescales
- Resolving Conflict
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Management (Financial)
- Financial Planning
- Interpreting Financial Statements
- Management Accounting
- Reconciling Financial Records
- Statistical & Mathematical Analysis
- Transfer Pricing



