Business Performance Analyst (CA(SA))

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007877/JA

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

ð Business Performance Analyst (CA(SA))

Confidential | Johannesburg North | Insurance Industry
Are you a Newly Qualified CA(SA) or an Audit Manager looking to step into a commercially focused, strategic role?
Our client, a leading organisation in the insurance sector, is seeking a bright and driven Business Performance Analyst (CA(SA)) to work closely with the Chief Operating Officers in driving business efficiency, operational excellence, and strategic performance improvement.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong, business-minded CA who wants to move beyond the numbers — and into a role where your insights and ideas truly influence how the business operates.

ð¼ About the Role

As the Business Performance Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the COO with the execution of key operational strategies.
You’ll use data-driven insights, financial expertise, and commercial thinking to evaluate performance, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency across multiple business units.

POSITION INFO:

ð Key Responsibilities

Conduct data modelling, operational reporting, and performance analysis across departments.
Perform process and systems reviews, document findings, and propose optimisation strategies.
Support change management initiatives to embed efficiency and accountability.
Partner with business units to evaluate productivity, profitability, and risk.
Prepare and present executive-level insights to guide strategic decision-making.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Claims, Collections, Finance, IT, and Client Service teams.

âï¸ Exposure Across the Business

Marketing: Analyse lead acquisition, digital performance, and resource allocation.
Sales: Evaluate productivity and database segmentation.
Claims: Review turnaround times, costs, and process optimisation.
Finance: Oversee cost centre performance, budget monitoring, and spend analysis.
Collections & Retentions: Identify key retention drivers and efficiency gaps.
Client Service & IT: Improve engagement frameworks and system integration.

ð¤ About You

Qualified CA(SA) – essential.
Ideally Newly Qualified or with up to 2 years’ post-article experience.
Alternatively, a strong Audit Manager ready for a first move into commerce.
Highly analytical, commercially aware, and eager to understand how business operations drive results.
A self-starter who enjoys solving problems and driving performance improvement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
Experience in insurance, financial services, or a data-driven environment is advantageous.

ð Why This Role is Exceptional

Broad exposure across every area of a high-performing business.
Direct mentorship from senior executives.
A true commercial launchpad for a CA(SA) ready to transition from audit into strategy and operations.
A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.

If you’re a CA(SA) who thrives on business insight, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement — this is your opportunity to make an impact where it counts.
ð© Apply Today
If you’re a Newly Qualified CA(SA) or Audit Manager ready to move beyond audit and into a strategic, commercially focused role, we’d love to hear from you.

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Business Performance Analyst (CA(SA))

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ð¼ About the Role

ð Key Responsibilities

âï¸ Exposure Across the Business

ð¤ About You

ð Why This Role is Exceptional