IFRS 17 Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF024313/AW

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

800 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a technically minded CA(SA) who thrives on solving complex financial reporting challenges? An established and highly specialised insurance business is looking for an IFRS 17 Accountant to join its finance team.
This organisation operates within the specialist insurance sector, delivering innovative insurance solutions across multiple markets. The environment is fast-paced, intellectually stimulating, and ideal for a professional who enjoys technical accounting, analytical problem-solving, and continuous learning.

As the IFRS 17 Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with IFRS 17, supporting financial and regulatory reporting, and providing technical accounting expertise across the business.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Manage the full accounting and financial reporting function Lead the IFRS 17 reporting process and ensure ongoing compliance Research, analyse, and implement complex accounting treatments Resolve technical accounting and reporting issues Support statutory, financial, and regulatory reporting requirements Partner with finance, actuarial, and operational teams Drive reporting efficiencies and process improvements Provide technical accounting guidance and support to stakeholders Minimum Requirements Qualifications Qualified CA(SA) Skills and Experience Strong working knowledge and practical experience with IFRS 17 Previous experience within the insurance or reinsurance industry Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise 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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