Hire Resolve is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our client’s dynamic team. Our client, a reputable insurance company based in Centurion, is looking for a professional who will play a pivotal role in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and contributing to their continued success in the insurance sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact within a thriving organization. If you have a strong background in financial accounting and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities 

• Prepare the audit file.
• Contribute to the preparation of the corporate annual financial statements.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Assist in the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Update the company’s investment position by consolidating fund managers’ reports on a monthly basis.
• Record, process, and update investment data transactions for monthly reporting.
• Record, process, and update insurance contract liabilities and assets.
• Review bank reconciliations and cash flows.
• Review payment requisitions and release payments on the banking system.
• Review and approve supplier invoices.
• Prepare journals.
• Report variances from the budget.
• Prepare and/or file VAT201.
• Co-develop best practices, systems, and procedures to achieve business goals.
• Assist with ad hoc assignments as requested by the Heads of Finance or CFO.
• Keep the Head fully informed of any adverse, unusual, or changed circumstances that may affect the corporation’s financial position.

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance.
• At least 3 years of post-article experience in a finance unit in a supervisory role. Preference will be given to individuals from the financial and/or insurance industry.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology, including advanced Excel and AX Microsoft Dynamics or similar accounting systems.
• Adequate financial statement analysis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude, including practical skills to identify issues and develop creative solutions.
• High degree of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Analytical skills with strict attention to detail.
• Deadline-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Business acumen to strategically target time and resources to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Delivery-focused approach to translate business objectives into actionable, organized plans and ensure successful implementation.
• Conflict resolution skills to identify and advocate for mutually beneficial solutions.
• Team participation by providing relevant input to discussions for issue clarification and solution development.
• Flexibility and willingness to work beyond ordinary business hours as needed.

• Market-related salary

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
  • Please use "Financial Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email

  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.