Senior Accounts Administrator Job at Old Mutual

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Senior Accounts Administrator Job at Old Mutual – Pinelands

Old Mutual is hiring a Senior Accounts Administrator in Pinelands, Cape Town. The position is a full-time opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong accounting, financial reporting and foreign exchange knowledge. Applications close on 13 August 2026 at 23:59.

Senior Accounts Administrator Job Details

Job Information Details Company Old Mutual Job Title Senior Accounts Administrator Location Pinelands, Cape Town Job Type Full-Time Reference Number JR-82391 Education Matric with Accounting Experience 5 years in a financial environment Closing Date 13 August 2026 Closing Time 23:59

About the Senior Accounts Administrator Position

The Senior Accounts Administrator will be responsible for establishing and monitoring financial reporting systems and preparing financial reports. The role also involves managing cross-border payments for overseas pensioners, processing accounting transactions, maintaining financial records and resolving foreign exchange-related queries.

The successful candidate will work with accounting records, ledger accounts, control accounts, bank transactions, SWIFT payments, audit queries and foreign exchange processes.

Senior Accounts Administrator Duties

Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring financial reporting systems.
  • Preparing accounts, statements and invoices.
  • Maintaining accounting links to the ledger.
  • Maintaining accurate accounting and transaction records.
  • Preparing monthly reports on control accounts.
  • Maintaining ledger accounts.
  • Preparing schedules for draft and SWIFT payments.
  • Processing manual BOP forms.
  • Assisting with FOREX approval applications.
  • Monitoring transactions in bank accounts.
  • Ensuring daily financial controls are completed and reported.
  • Managing SWIFT payments to overseas pensioners.
  • Managing and resolving foreign exchange queries.
  • Responding to relevant audit queries.
  • Maintaining records of transactions made by the business unit.

Requirements for the Senior Accounts Administrator Job

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Matric with Accounting is essential.
  • A tertiary qualification is advantageous.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a financial environment.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
  • Understanding of foreign exchange processes.
  • Understanding of foreign exchange control processes and legislation.
  • Knowledge of the CAS Post Retirement business model and related system infrastructure is advantageous.

Skills Required

The position requires strong technical and financial skills, including:

  • Accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Foreign exchange
  • Financial administration
  • Account processing
  • Ledger maintenance
  • Bank transaction monitoring
  • Reporting and reconciliation
  • Information monitoring
  • Planning and organising

Competencies

Old Mutual is looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

  • Decision making
  • Gaining commitment
  • Ownership
  • Planning and organising
  • Business insight
  • Collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Decision quality
  • Accountability
  • Financial acumen
  • Ability to manage complexity
  • Ability to optimise work processes

What Will the Successful Candidate Do?

The Senior Accounts Administrator will be accountable for delivering accurate financial administration and maintaining accounting records. The role requires attention to detail because the employee will handle financial transactions, control accounts, reporting, bank transactions and international payments.

The successful applicant will also be expected to manage their own workload, meet deadlines, maintain output quality and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Personal Effectiveness

The role requires an individual who can:

  • Take accountability for service delivery.
  • Work effectively with colleagues.
  • Manage their own time and workload.
  • Maintain high-quality work.
  • Work independently on assigned tasks.
  • Broaden their skills and contribute to the business.
  • Demonstrate Old Mutual’s values in their daily work.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for experienced accounting and finance professionals who have Matric with Accounting and approximately five years of financial environment experience.

Candidates with additional tertiary qualifications, foreign exchange experience and knowledge of relevant financial systems may have an advantage.

Old Mutual Careers

Old Mutual is a major African financial services organisation providing financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets. The company operates across areas including life and savings, property and casualty, asset management, banking and lending.

The organisation states that its purpose is to Champion Mutually Positive Futures Every Day, with a focus on creating positive customer and employee experiences.

How to Apply for the Senior Accounts Administrator Job

Interested candidates should apply through the official Old Mutual careers platform.

Search for Senior Accounts Administrator – Pinelands, using reference number JR-82391, and complete the online application before the deadline.

Closing Date: 13 August 2026 at 23:59

Applicants should ensure that their qualifications, work experience and other information are accurately captured in their application.

Important Notice

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the requirements of the relevant business unit.

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