Description:
This opportunity offers exposure to high-level projects, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to directly influence financial outcomes. With a culture built on innovation, growth, and empowerment, this role is ideal for a finance leader looking to make a meaningful impact while developing their career further in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Opex reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and meaningful commentary on results
- Manage budget and forecast processes for support areas, providing strategic support to Exco and driving cost-saving initiatives
- Oversee balance sheet management, implementing controls, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely query resolution
- Act as central point of contact for audit processes, GIA findings, and accounting policies within the business unit
- Drive working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and IFRS17 Opex allocation in collaboration with actuarial teams
- Support BEE compliance by monitoring targets, liaising with Group Finance, and ensuring accurate procurement and ESD reporting
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- BCom Honours or CIMA (studying towards)
- Minimum 8 years experience in a senior finance role, with proven exposure to strategic business partnering
- Insurance industry experience is essential (Life Insurance preferred)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial and management accounting, and insurance-specific technical accounting
- Advanced MS Office skills (knowledge of Great Plains advantageous)
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Strong relationship-building and change management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Our Non-Negotiables:
- 8 years experience in the Insurance sector (Life Insurance preferred)
- IFRS 17 exposure and hands-on experience
- Mature leadership background with at least 4 years in direct leadership, managing a team of ±8 members
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22 Sep 2025;
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