• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements within the finance department. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review monthly accounting processes, reconciliations, and management reports
• Manage cash flow, investments, and payment approvals
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee the preparation of statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, SARS, Reserve Bank, Prudential Authority, NAMFISA)
• Ensure all control accounts, balance sheets, and income statements are reconciled monthly
• Prepare annual financial statements in line with IFRS
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Implement and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls
• Support regional managers with financial insights and reporting

Requirements:

• CA(SA) qualification (essential)
• Minimum 2 years’ post-articles experience (experience in Financial Services / Short-Term Insurance preferred)
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Experience with Great Plains, SAP, or Accpac (advantageous)
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills
• Deadline-driven, organised, and a strong team player

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and management skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Results- and deadline-oriented