An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Finance Manager in the Finance Division. The role requires a very strong candidate who will look after the Clientele Group Reporting and Distribution Channel management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly reports and analysis thereto.
• Presenting reports to executive members.
• Group reporting.
• Regulatory Reporting for Group.
• Income tax and VAT submissions.
• Internal Controls management.
• Understanding the risks affecting the distribution channels and assisting with the implementation of appropriate systems to mitigate these risks.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Monthly processing/reviewing trial balances.
• Reviewing/preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviewing of daily payments and detailed analysis of supporting schedules.
• Adhoc reports and tasks (e.g. involvement in IFRS17 implementation).
• Preparing annual financial statements and notes thereto, including accounting policies. Liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Business partner for distribution channels.
• Internal and External stakeholder management.
• Team management.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Good IFRS technical knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strategic and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, motivation and drive.

Functional Qualification and skills:

• Qualified CA(SA) or CTA with articles.
• Microsoft suite.
• Pastel advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years post article experience and post audit experience.
• IFRS technical knowledge.

Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an advantage Special.