Accountant: Group Finance (Fixed Term Contract) at PPS

Minimum Requirements

Qualification & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
• Post Articles experience would be an advantage.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Knowledge of the insurance industry an advantage.
• Good technical knowledge of IFRS.
• IFRS17 knowledge an advantage.

Strategic Orientation:

• This role gives technical input into accounting for all entities.
• Responsible for preparation of key management reports to the Exco and Board.
• Key person ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and of a high standard.
• Responsible for preparation of General Ledger items and reconciliation.
• Key person ensuring control environment is sound regarding Financial Reporting.

Communciation:

• Is articulate and communicates in a logical way and structures information to meet the needs and understanding of intended audiences, including senior management/executives.
• Expresses opinions, information and key points of view clearly and assertively.
• Is confident in conceptualising, building and presenting plans related to presentations.
• Anticipates and responds promptly and appropriately to the needs, reactions and feedback of various stakeholders internally and externally.

Commercial Acumen:

• Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Able to meet strict deadlines.
• Managing process and people to meet strategic objectives.

Computer Literacy:

• Is adept in the use of the latest MS Office package, particularly Excel, Word and Power-point.
• Exposure to various software solutions.
• Knowledge of CPM and Great Plains an advantage.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Confident
• Self-starter
• Persuasive and influential
• Good project management skills
• Good networking skills
• Good at multi-tasking
• Good presentation skills
• Manages expectations
• Self-aware
• Professional
• Responsible & accountable
• Attention to detail
• Hard working
• A person who delivers

Duties and Responsibilities

Reconciling

• Reconciling all balance sheet accounts to third party documentation.
• Resolving outstanding issues timeously. 

Management Reporting:

• Coordination and Preparation of monthly management accounts for companies within group finance this includes:
• Preparing commentary on variances in the IS and BS of the entities.

Statutory reporting:

• Preparation of annual financial statements for all the entities.
• Attending to audit queries.
• Preparation of Solvency test where applicable.

Budget:

• Preparation of various budget presentations (exco, boards) of subsidiaries for PPS Insurance and Holding Trust Boards .
• Preparation of budget for all entities and liaison with stakeholders that are part of the budget process.
• Assist with commentary on presentations for the entities.
• Input of budgets for central costs and revenues for all entities.
• Preparing budget presentations for Exco and Board budget meetings.