Specialist Accountant

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000545/RM

Date posted:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750000 Annually

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client is a diverse, internationally active, insurance company and they are looking for a Group Financial Accountant. This company operates across the African continent right through to India and Malaysia. It has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent. The company is listed on the Johannesburg stock exchanges along with selected developed markets. The organisation is based in Johannesburg. If this role offer stands out for you, please send in your application to robyn@salixrecruitment.co.za.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a diverse, internationally active, insurance company and they are looking for a Group Financial Accountant. This company operates across the African continent right through to India and Malaysia. It has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent. The company is listed on the Johannesburg stock exchanges along with selected developed markets. The organisation is based in Johannesburg. If this role offer stands out for you, please send in your application to

Duties:

Manage reporting duties such as preparing monthly management reports
Assist in preparing annual Group Budget
Supporting IFRS 17 implementation for management reporting
Reviewing of and support of technical working papers that serves as an input to the annual financial statements and integrated reports
Technical project involvement that could include all aspects of project management

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Honours in BCom Accounting
CA (SA)

Experience:

Completed articles
Minimum 2-4 years’ experience working in an insurance/financial environment
Experience using financial reporting systems such as Walker/Essbase/Hyperion Financial Management/SAP is advantageous
Expert knowledge relating to the insurance industry: being able to understand technical and/or professional aspects of work and continually maintains the technical knowledge (eg. IFRS)

Skills & Competencies:

Communicates effectively with others
Focus primarily on customers
Knowledge of financial queries and recommendations
Manages complexity effectively
Must be a result-driven individual

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:
Robyn Terri Malan
Recruiter: Finance

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