FirstRand

Product Controller

Johannesburg Full time

Job Description

To implement appropriate financial controls in assisting to reach compliance in accounting processes and regulatory requirements through preparation and verification of daily and monthly Profit and Loss contributing to a sound control
environment
  • Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity
  • Identify and escalates potential risks that may lead to increased costs
  • Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
  • Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to deliver on work expectations
  • Adhere to relevant service level agreements to build trust in the relationship
  • Understand the business of the desk to provide commentary on profit or loss movements on a daily and monthly basis
  • Analyse, report, and provide commentary on daily Profit and Loss movements under supervision Engage in investigation or escalate variances as directed
  • Adhere to all stipulated financial controls, processes, and procedures
  • Collaborate with senior team members in liaising with operations and support teams in issue resolution
  • Take into consideration the PnL impact of trades and the interaction of the trading and finance systems, especially regarding new trades
  • Prepare returns and ensures reconciliation of payments, market risk and profit and loss for journal entries to the general ledger 
  • Seek out regular performance feedback and put actions in place to improve and enhance performance
  • Identify activities to address own development gaps
  • Create own personal development plan and review plan with team leader or manager
  • Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance
  • Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

18/11/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.