Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Opex reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and meaningful commentary on results
• Manage budget and forecast processes for support areas, providing strategic support to Exco and driving cost-saving initiatives
• Oversee balance sheet management, implementing controls, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely query resolution
• Act as central point of contact for audit processes, GIA findings, and accounting policies within the business unit
• Drive working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and IFRS17 Opex allocation in collaboration with actuarial teams
• Support BEE compliance by monitoring targets, liaising with Group Finance, and ensuring accurate procurement and ESD reporting

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom Honours or CIMA (studying toward)
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a senior finance role, with proven exposure to strategic business partnering
• Insurance industry experience is essential (Life Insurance preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial and management accounting, and insurance-specific technical accounting
• Advanced MS Office skills (knowledge of Great Plains advantageous)
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Strong relationship-building and change management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Our Non-Negotiables:

• 8 years' experience in the Insurance sector (Life Insurance preferred)
• IFRS 17 exposure and hands-on experience
• Mature leadership background with at least 4 years in direct leadership, managing a team of 8 members

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For more information, contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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