Technical/ Management Accountant

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Technical \/ Management Accountant | Sandton | Full-Time Are you a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful business insights? An exciting opportunity awaits an analytical and solutions-driven accountant looking to contribute to financial reporting, effective controls and process improvement within the insurance industry. We are seeking a Technical \/ Management Accountant to join the Finance Department of an established and growing short-term insurance business. This role offers the opportunity to work across financial reporting, management accounts, broker accounting, reconciliations and financial analysis, while supporting the integrity and efficiency of the organisation's financial operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening financial processes, maintaining accurate accounting records and delivering reliable financial information to support management decision-making. The position will also provide exposure to IFRS reporting, tax compliance, financial controls and opportunities to contribute to finance-related projects and process improvements. Our client is a proudly South African short-term insurer offering a diverse portfolio of specialist and traditional insurance solutions across aviation, marine, liability, engineering, commercial and personal insurance. With a strong technical foundation and a focus on service excellence, agility and performance, the organisation offers a dynamic environment for a finance professional who values accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Assist in establishing, reviewing and improving financial processes and internal controls. Prepare accurate monthly financial reports for brokers, ensuring timely delivery. Analyse broker performance, financial trends and variances, providing meaningful insights to management. Manage, record and reconcile broker-related financial transactions. Assist with the preparation and consolidation of management accounts. Support the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Manage and maintain the General Ledger accounting package. Prepare journals, account reconciliations and financial adjustments. Assist with VAT and tax return preparation. Support monthly and annual financial close processes. Conduct financial analysis and provide accounting support for ad-hoc projects. Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, financial controls and operational efficiency. What You Bring CA(SA), CIMA, PA(SA), BCom Honours in Accounting or an equivalent relevant qualification. 2–5 years of relevant professional accounting experience. Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting, reconciliations and financial reporting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Good understanding of management accounting and general ledger processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team. Advantageous Experience Previous experience within the insurance or financial services industry. Exposure to broker accounts, claims management and commission calculations. Experience with audit processes and annual financial statement preparation. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Exposure to relational databases and SQL. Familiarity with Python, Visual Basic and Microsoft Power Platform. An understanding of AI Agents and opportunities to apply technology to improve finance processes. What Success Looks Like Accurate and timely financial reporting with reliable supporting reconciliations. Effective management of broker-related financial transactions and reporting. Strong financial controls and well-maintained accounting records. Consistent support for management reporting, IFRS compliance and financial close activities. Improved efficiency and accuracy across finance processes. Meaningful financial analysis that supports informed business decisions. Positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Ideal Candidate You are analytical, innovative and solutions-driven, with the initiative to identify problems and recommend practical improvements. You take ownership of your work, maintain high standards of accuracy and are comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines. You are also confident engaging with stakeholders, able to build professional relationships and enjoy working collaboratively within a performance-driven finance environment.