Reference: NFC024008-ULR-1
Are you a technically strong CA(SA) who enjoys diving into complex financial reporting IFRS standards and high-level financial analysis If you thrive in an environment where accuracy technical expertise and strategic insight matter this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.
A well-established and respected organisation within the South African insurance and financial services sector is looking for a Financial Manager to join their Finance Division.
Reporting directly to senior management this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in managing the finance portfolio of a significant insurance entity within the group.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical side of financefrom IFRS reporting and annual financial statements to audit management and executive-level reporting
Duties & Responsibilities
What Youll Be Responsible For
- Preparing monthly management reports and delivering detailed financial analysis
- Presenting financial results and insights to senior and executive stakeholders
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Processing and/or reviewing monthly trial balances
- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing daily payments and analysing supporting financial schedules
- Participating in technical finance projects including IFRS 17 implementation initiatives
- Preparing entity tax calculations
- Compiling sections of annual financial statements related to investments (IFRS 17)
- Taking ownership of the annual audit process including liaising with external auditors
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Qualified CA(SA)
- 45 years post-articles experience
- Strong post-audit technical experience
- Solid IFRS knowledge including exposure to IFRS 17
- Experience preparing Annual Financial Statements
- Proven experience managing the audit process
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Experience working with SAGE
Advantageous Experience
- Insurance industry exposure
- Tax knowledge
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong technical IFRS knowledge
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A strategic mindset with a proactive approach to challenges
- High levels of professional integrity and accountability
Why Consider This Opportunity
This role offers exposure to complex technical finance work within a respected insurance environment providing the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while developing deep expertise in financial reporting IFRS and strategic finance operations.
For the right professional this position offers both technical depth and career progression within a stable and well-established organisation.
For more exciting Finance vacancies please visit:
If you have not received a response within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will however be kept on our database for any other suitable opportunities.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance.
For more information contact:
Ulrike Groenewald
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Required Experience:
Manager
Reference: NFC024008-ULR-1Are you a technically strong CA(SA) who enjoys diving into complex financial reporting IFRS standards and high-level financial analysis If you thrive in an environment where accuracy technical expertise and strategic insight matter this opportunity could be the perfect next...
Reference: NFC024008-ULR-1
Are you a technically strong CA(SA) who enjoys diving into complex financial reporting IFRS standards and high-level financial analysis If you thrive in an environment where accuracy technical expertise and strategic insight matter this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.
A well-established and respected organisation within the South African insurance and financial services sector is looking for a Financial Manager to join their Finance Division.
Reporting directly to senior management this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in managing the finance portfolio of a significant insurance entity within the group.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical side of financefrom IFRS reporting and annual financial statements to audit management and executive-level reporting
Duties & Responsibilities
What Youll Be Responsible For
- Preparing monthly management reports and delivering detailed financial analysis
- Presenting financial results and insights to senior and executive stakeholders
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Processing and/or reviewing monthly trial balances
- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing daily payments and analysing supporting financial schedules
- Participating in technical finance projects including IFRS 17 implementation initiatives
- Preparing entity tax calculations
- Compiling sections of annual financial statements related to investments (IFRS 17)
- Taking ownership of the annual audit process including liaising with external auditors
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Qualified CA(SA)
- 45 years post-articles experience
- Strong post-audit technical experience
- Solid IFRS knowledge including exposure to IFRS 17
- Experience preparing Annual Financial Statements
- Proven experience managing the audit process
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Experience working with SAGE
Advantageous Experience
- Insurance industry exposure
- Tax knowledge
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong technical IFRS knowledge
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A strategic mindset with a proactive approach to challenges
- High levels of professional integrity and accountability
Why Consider This Opportunity
This role offers exposure to complex technical finance work within a respected insurance environment providing the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while developing deep expertise in financial reporting IFRS and strategic finance operations.
For the right professional this position offers both technical depth and career progression within a stable and well-established organisation.
For more exciting Finance vacancies please visit:
If you have not received a response within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will however be kept on our database for any other suitable opportunities.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance.
For more information contact:
Ulrike Groenewald
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Required Experience:
Manager
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