Job Description

Finance Manager Short-Term Insurance Industry
Location: Cape Town
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related
Are you a qualified CA(SA) with a passion for financial leadership and excellence?
Hire Resolves client, a reputable organisation in the short-term insurance industry, is seeking a highly motivated Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements within the finance department. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:

• Review monthly accounting processes, reconciliations, and management reports
• Manage cash flow, investments, and payment approvals
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee the preparation of statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, SARS, Reserve Bank, Prudential Authority, NAMFISA)
• Ensure all control accounts, balance sheets, and income statements are reconciled monthly
• Prepare annual financial statements in line with IFRS
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Implement and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls
• Support regional managers with financial insights and reporting

Requirements:

• CA(SA) qualification (essential)
• Minimum 2 years post-articles experience (experience in Financial Services / Short-Term Insurance preferred)
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Experience with Great Plains, SAP, or Accpac (advantageous)
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills
• Deadline-driven, organised, and a strong team player

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and management skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Results- and deadline-oriented

How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!
Send your updated CV to the Hire Resolve team and connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today.
Email: financialcareers@hireresolve.za.com
Website: www.hireresolve.co.za
If you do not hear back within 35 business days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We will keep your CV on file should a more suitable opportunity arise.

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