Head Financial Reporting

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF024273/AW

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

1 000 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation within the insurance sector is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Reporting to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, financial controls, and the efficient operation of the finance function.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified CA(SA) with strong technical accounting expertise, insurance industry experience, and a solid understanding of IFRS 17.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day management of the financial reporting function Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, statutory returns, and management reports Prepare Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards Develop, maintain, and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures Ensure compliance with tax legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators Coordinate internal and external audit processes Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements Monitor financial risks and provide strategic financial insights to executive management Supervise and support reporting team members Assist the CFO with financial planning, best-practice initiatives, and ad hoc projects Minimum Requirements Qualifications CA(SA) qualification (essential) Skills and Experience Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience in a supervisory or management-level finance role Insurance or broader financial services industry experience preferred Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and IFRS 17 Experience preparing annual financial statements and regulatory reports Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP\/accounting systems Strong financial reporting and financial statement analysis expertise Knowledge of IFRS, Tax, Auditing, and governance frameworks Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commercial acumen Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.

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