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Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description This vacancy is based in the SAT finance team reporting to the Product Accountant and will be responsible for product investments maintained on the Stadium and other platforms. The role overseas the ledger maintenance, reconciliations, internal reporting and interactions with Segment finance teams and various other stakeholders. Responsibilities Financial Analysis Analyses business, financial, control and general operating information to identify trends and opportunities for development and/or correction. Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken. Generates financial information. Financial Control Analyse and reports on variances. Ensures all controls and working optimally and effectively. Ensures all reconciling items are identified and investigated. Understand root causes of reconciling items and agrees on remedial action with relevant parties/vendors to eliminate reoccurrence. Performs testing and provide sign-off of remedial action before implementation into production. Drive implementation of remedial action and ensure that it is delivered successfully within agreed timelines. Responsible for the process ownership of key accounting processes on behalf of the wider business, and will thus champion the implementation, measurement and improvement of this/these processes. Reviews work performed by team members to ensure that the controls have operated effectively. Key involvement in projects. Governance and Compliance Accountable for governance and compliance at an operational level. Maintains suitable financial control environment. Monitor effectiveness of controls and identify and implement any additional controls required. Monitors internal controls and reporting on controls and processes, as well as recommending and implementing amendments to internal controls where appropriate. Responsible for audit liaisons as per tax, legislative and statutory requirements and manages the external audit interaction and deliverables. Management Reporting Generates internal management reports to report on internal controls and processes, as well as the financial position of the products. Interacts with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trends, etc. Provides financial assistance and training to segment finance teams. Provides assistance to the actuaries, auditors and other parties requiring information as needed. Education Bachelors Degree (B) 5 years’ relevant experience preferably in a financial services environment. Role Minimum Requirements: Action orientation, self-starter, decisive and fast paced. Ability to work under pressure. Superior analytical and interpretation skills. Skills Accounting, Accounting, Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Modeling, Database Reporting, Database Reporting Software, Data Classification, Data Collation, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Encoding, Data Modeling, Data Quality Control, Digital Literacy, Evaluate Information, Evaluating Information, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Numerical Reasoning, Oral Communications {+ 2 more} Competencies Business Insight Communicates Effectively Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Manages Complexity Plans and Aligns Tech Savvy Education Bachelors Degree (B) Closing Date 06 September 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story!
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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