Accountant at Hollard Insurance

Job Purpose

• Reporting directly into the Finance Manager responsible for the Hollard Group financial reporting with a heavy matrix to the Senior Finance Manager and ultimately the Head of Group Reporting, this role is responsible for the end-to-end financial and regulatory reporting function and providing technical support to the business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Manage and oversee the month-end-close process and collaborate with actuarial and tax teams for accurate financial reports.
• Review Business Performance Measures and provide analytical support to the Group Reports
• Provide financial support in assessing business performance by monitoring the key financial metrics, key ratios, regulatory risks, insurance reserving and other governance and risk management practices
• Provide financial support in the Group wide financial planning and forecasting process across the Hollard Group
• Prepare and coordinate the regulatory reporting for Group (PA, SARB etc)
• Stakeholder Support: Actuarial, Tax and provide support to divisions and the external audit process.
• Preparation of the consolidated annual financial statements
• Research of changes to statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and responsible for the development of Hollard actions in response to the changes
• Provide technical accounting support to business units and drive implementation of technical standards
• Project Support: Key player in group financial reporting projects: IFRS 17 Implementation / Adhoc projects

Required Knowledge and Experience    
Required Experience

Newly qualified CA  
Insurance Industry experience preferable
Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of accounting packages, systems and controls including reporting and budgeting (Great Plains / HFM)
• Exceptional business acumen and broad business knowledge
• In depth knowledge of financial accounting and related processes
• IFRS and International accounting standards
• Related legislation
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills

Educational Requirements    
Required Qualifications

• CA (SA)

Deadline:16th February,2026