New August 2024 – Land Bank Vacancies

Senior Accountant: Business Performance

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: LAN240805-3
Closing Date: 2024/08/13
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Finance and Treasury
Unit: Finance

Main Purpose of the Job
The Senior Accountant: Business Performance will be responsible for consolidated Business Performance reporting, including insights, analysis, and standardization of reporting frameworks. This role also involves financial modeling, revenue assurance, and balance sheet substantiation, as well as cost recovery model implementation and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Cost Recovery Model Implementation:
    • Drive in-depth business cost understanding through the Financial Business Partner network.
    • Develop and manage Activity Based Costing Models.
    • Implement and manage the cost recovery model and associated processes.
  2. Budgeting and Forecasting:
    • Support budget/forecast alignment with strategic plans.
    • Compile consolidated budget presentations for EXCO and Board approval.
    • Manage the forecasting and budget planning process.
  3. Process Analysis and Improvement:
    • Standardize all reporting frameworks.
    • Improve internal reporting processes and models.
    • Drive automation of reports.
  4. Consolidated Reporting and Finance Business Partnering:
    • Ensure accuracy and completeness in reporting, particularly in revenue assurance and balance sheet substantiation.
  5. Financial Risk Management:
    • Improve processes and controls.
    • Resolve audit matters and manage risk registers.
  6. Approval of Daily Certificate of Balance Accounts:
    • Ensure timely approval of certificate of balance accounts.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • CA(SA) with completed audit articles.
  • Registered with an accounting professional body (e.g., SAICA).
  • 6 years of experience in Finance Business Partnering, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, and Business Strategy and Analysis.

Critical Competencies:

  • Knowledge of IFRS & IAS regulations.
  • Expertise in financial analysis and reporting software (e.g., SAP).
  • Strong business acumen and excellent Excel skills.

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required.

Executive Manager: Treasury

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: LAN240805-2
Closing Date: 2024/08/28
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Finance and Treasury
Unit: Finance

Job Advert Summary
The Executive Manager: Treasury is responsible for providing strategic direction to the Treasury department, managing strategies, operations, and policies related to asset and liability management, liquidity and capital planning, funding operations, investment portfolio management, and third-party fund administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Treasury Strategy Implementation:
    • Provide funding advice and develop a treasury strategy aligned with the corporate plan.
    • Implement the strategy and roadmap.
  2. Processes and Financial Risk Management:
    • Develop and manage treasury policies and processes.
    • Oversee financial risk management.
  3. Asset and Liability Management:
    • Direct risk management information production.
    • Lead resource mobilization efforts and manage capital funding.
  4. Investment Management:
    • Conduct cash flow forecasting and manage funding requirements.
    • Optimize investment returns on surplus cash.
  5. Third-Party Fund Administration:
    • Oversee fund administration and service level agreements.
  6. Treasury Operations:
    • Implement new banking technologies and services.
    • Maintain a robust treasury operations management framework.
  7. Investor Relations:
    • Develop an investor relations strategy.
    • Build strong relationships with investors and stakeholders.
  8. Departmental and People Management:
    • Manage performance, capacity planning, and financial management within the department.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • 3-year qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
  • CFA / CA qualification.
  • 10 years of senior management experience in a finance environment, including treasury and fixed income markets.

Critical Competencies:

  • Knowledge of financial markets, accounting standards, and risk management.
  • Experience in treasury policy, asset and liability management, and investor relations.

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required.

Specialist: People & Culture Data & SAP Insights

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: LAN240808-1
Closing Date: 2024/08/15
Job Type: Permanent
Division: People and Culture
Unit: Human Resources

Job Advert Summary
The Specialist: People & Culture Data & SAP Insights will provide comprehensive HRIS support across all SAP Human Capital Modules, ensuring data accuracy, reporting, and compliance with Land Bank’s requirements. The role includes maintaining the organizational structure and supporting system upgrades and changes.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Data Integrity Monitoring:
    • Conduct monthly data audit checks and maintain organizational structure details.
    • Manage data accuracy and integrity.
  2. System Compliance Maintenance:
    • Monitor system compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
  3. Leave Administration:
    • Manage leave processes, including payroll interface and reporting.
  4. SAP Module Management:
    • Maintain the organizational management module and personnel administration.
    • Update and manage the organization structure.
  5. Reporting:
    • Develop and support reports from SAP to facilitate management information and decision-making.
  6. System Maintenance and Implementation:
    • Participate in SAP People & Culture Management (HCM) upgrades and changes.
  7. People & Culture System Support:
    • Provide first and second-level support for SAP HCM modules.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field.
  • SAP HR Certification.
  • 8 years of SAP reporting experience, with 3-6 years in SAP People & Culture Management (HCM).

Critical Competencies:

  • Knowledge of database administration, business process management, and SAP query writing.
  • Understanding of SAP HR modules, IT policies, and labour legislation.

Additional Requirements:

  • Experience in SAP authorization, troubleshooting, and business environment knowledge.

Manager: Strategy Insights and Reporting

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: LAN240807-1
Closing Date: 2024/08/27
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Strategy and Stakeholder Relations
Unit: Corporate Strategy and Innovation

Job Advert Summary
The Manager: Strategy Insights and Reporting plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and enhancing organizational performance through data-driven insights and comprehensive reporting. The role involves leading the development of business intelligence platforms and providing strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategy and Quantitative Analytics:
    • Establish analytical capabilities for the Strategy Division.
    • Analyze and report on key metrics and market insights to inform strategic decisions.
  2. Development and Utilization of Strategy Insights:
    • Utilize macro and microeconomic insights to address business problems and opportunities.
    • Assist in the strategic planning process and provide actionable recommendations.
  3. Strategy Insights Reporting:
    • Develop and maintain insight reports and dashboards to track strategic initiatives and KPIs.
    • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting outputs.
  4. Cross-Functional Integration:
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategic insights requirements.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • 7 years of experience in strategy and quantitative analysis, preferably within the financial sector.

Critical Competencies:

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP systems.
  • Experience in market research, financial modeling, and strategy development.

Additional Requirements:

  • Understanding of company policies, ICT, and general procedures.

Manager: Research and Innovation

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: LAN240730-2
Closing Date: 2024/08/16
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Strategy and Stakeholder Relations
Unit: Corporate Strategy and Innovation

Job Advert Summary
The Manager: Research and Innovation will lead efforts to drive organizational innovation, conduct strategy research, and develop initiatives that align with the Bank’s strategic objectives. The role involves shaping the Bank’s innovation agenda and translating insights into actionable strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Innovation Strategy and Culture:
    • Develop and execute the Bank’s innovation strategy.
    • Identify opportunities for innovation, product development, and process improvement.
  2. Strategy Research and Development:
    • Lead research initiatives to explore macro environmental trends and their impact on the Bank.
    • Collaborate with teams to define research priorities and generate actionable insights.
  3. Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration:
    • Cultivate partnerships with research institutions and industry collaborators.
    • Lead collaborative research projects and strategic partnership evaluations.
  4. Systems and Technology Platforms:
    • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies.
    • Evaluate and recommend systems and platforms to promote innovation.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Science, Economics, or related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in investment banking/agricultural finance, with expertise in financial modeling and market research.

Critical Competencies:

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and business acumen.
  • Knowledge of environmental management policies, financial policies, and agricultural industry practices.

Additional Requirements:

  • Experience in business environment legislation and BBBEE codes.