Finance Manager at Robert Walters

Key qualifications and experience required for the Finance Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Professional Qualification in Accountingwould be advantageous (i.e., CA(SA) or CIMA) of 3 years’ experience in a finance-related role, ideally within the insurance industry
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques for complex organisations
• Proven expertise in VAT principles
• Understanding of compliance requirements in regulated finance environments; familiarity with South African regulations is advantageous

Key duties of the Finance Manager:

• Review monthly VAT returns from brokers and underwriting managers, ensuring accuracy and analysing variances
• Assist with the annual Cover holders’ VAT review process, including report distribution and solution implementation
• Liaise with revenue authorities on VAT queries and outstanding refunds
• Support statutory audits by reviewing financial statements and addressing auditor queries
• Manage provisional tax and income tax return processes with external providers, resolving issues as needed
• Collaborate with the General Manager on budgeting, forecasting and tracking against budgets
• Review journal postings before system uploads and contribute to monthly finance reporting
• Compile bi-monthly VAT processes and half-yearly/yearly finance reports for central finance teams
• Support ad hoc internal audits and address tax-related queries
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to ensure efficient finance operations

Key personal skills:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Accurate and efficient under pressure
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset
• Positive, organised and driven with a strong work ethic