Finance Business Partner: Balance Sheet and Operational Expense Management

SUMMARY:
A prestigious client in the insurance sector is seeking a highly analytical Finance Business Partner: Balance Sheet and Operational Expense Management to support executive leadership and play a key role in financial decision-making.

POSITION INFO:

Are you a strategic finance professional ready to lead operational expense and balance sheet excellence?
A prestigious client in the insurance sector is seeking a highly analytical Finance Business Partner: Balance Sheet and Operational Expense Management to support executive leadership and play a key role in financial decision-making. Based in Parktown, this permanent position offers the opportunity to be at the heart of financial operations in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical insurance accounting knowledge, advanced reporting skills, and experience managing relationships across senior leadership levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full Opex reporting process, including accurate journal entries and cost centre allocations
• Provide strategic support to executive stakeholders, enabling cost optimisation and tracking delivery of savings
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes for support areas
• Maintain and review the fixed asset register, PO allocations, and Delegation of Authority (DOA) updates
• Own and manage the IFRS17 Opex allocation model and coordinate delivery with actuarial teams
• Lead the balance sheet management process, including reconciliations, risk mitigation, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, including provision for receivables
• Produce consolidated financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cashflow statements
• Serve as the key liaison for audit, risk management, accounting policies, and governance processes

Requirements:

• CA(SA) qualification with a minimum of 3 years'' leadership experience in insurance
• In-depth knowledge of financial and management accounting, including IFRS 17
• Strong technical skills in accounting systems, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced MS Office skills; experience with Great Plains and Power BI advantageous
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and drive change
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks and system integration
• High attention to detail, excellent communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities

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