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Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Operational Finance Manager: glu, the successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly accounts, CFO reports, and ensuring that commissions are correctly calculated and paid on time. 

Minimum Requirements    
Education:

• BCom Honours in Accounting or equivalent

Experience:

• Articles experience (preferred) 
• 3–5 years of experience in a commercial finance environment (Insurance and Property industry is preferred)
• Experience with commission calculations (preferred) 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge of IFRS (preferred) 
• Performing monthly accounts, bank reconciliations and CFO reports
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of CPM and Great Plains (preferred)
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Strong commercial acumen 

Competencies:

• Proven analytical mindset with strong attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented 
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities 

Duties and Responsibilities    
Reconciliation & Reporting 

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts to third-party documentation 
• Preparation of monthly journals 
• Resolve outstanding issues promptly 
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance commentary 
• Prepare quarterly board reports for the relevant entities 
• Respond to audit queries  
• Perform ad-hoc tasks to support strategic decision-making / on-going projects. 
• Calculation and processing of remuneration and commission payable (weekly/monthly). 
• Managing stakeholder relationships with agents, business consultants and brokerages
• Ensuring suppliers are processed and paid on time
• Prepare key management reports to Exco and the Board
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and high standards in financial reporting
• Maintain a strong control environment and general ledger integrity 

Budget  

• Prepare budgets for glu and coordinate with relevant stakeholders throughout the budgeting process 
• Create budget presentations for Exco and Board meetings