Financial Control Officer

Job description

We’re Hiring: Financial Control Officer

Company: Absa
Location: Absa House Head Office (ZM)
Employment Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: 15 July 2026
Requisition ID: R-15988870

Job Summary
To process financial transactions accurately and timeously through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Education
Higher Diploma: Financial Sciences required.

Key Accountabilities
Journal entries for amounts posted into the head office expense account and the Finance Sundry payments accounts.
Process Branch Expenditure Journals on SAP.
Reconciliation of all assigned SAP accounts to ensure validity of balance sheet numbers. This reconciliation should validate all entries from take-on to the reporting date.
Assist the General Ledger controller in the coordination of the Finance and wider business reconciliations snap-checks.
Analytical review of the income statement and balance sheet.
Follow up with the payables accountant on entries to be posted for the clearance of payment suspense accounts.
Daily circulation of P/L and Balance Sheet to the business (Primary Owner).
Responsible for coding of invoices received in the Business reviewer queue on a daily basis.
Ensure all items in the payment proposal are legitimate to avoid duplications.
Support with the preparation of bulk payments by the 15th and 25th of the month as may be applicable.
Alternate preparation of other regulatory reports including but not limited to the monthly prudential return, BA 610, quarterly publications, and RAFDA.
Responsible for the preparation of weekly liquidity returns.
General tax compliance work involving the processing of VAT, corporate tax, WHT, and PAYE as may be applicable.
Mapping reviews on a weekly basis which will culminate in the full review at the end of each month to ensure SAP and Brains are completely aligned.
Month end Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet review prior to finalisation of numbers for Group reporting.
Support on certain input and entries on a monthly basis.
Support on quarterly disclosure updates (Convergent).

Why Join Absa?
Be part of a purpose-led organisation that empowers Africa’s tomorrow.
Design your future with leading-edge guidance, tools and development opportunities.
Work with diverse, talented teams driving growth across Africa.
Make a meaningful impact every day.

How to Apply
Submit your application before 15 July 2026 through the Absa careers portal: https://absa.africa/careers