Financial Manager at 1 Life Insurance

Job description:

• An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Manager in the Finance Division. The role requires a very strong candidate who will look after the 1Life Finance portfolio. Furthermore, the role will be responsible for handling the technical reporting requirements of 1Life and will primarily be responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for the annual audit and will need to liaise with the auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly reports and analysis thereto
• Presenting reports to executive members
• Preparing budgets and forecasts
• Monthly processing / reviewing draft trial balances
• Reviewing / preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewing of daily payments and detailed analysis of supporting schedules
• Adhoc reports and tasks (e.g. involvement in IFRS17 implementation)
• Responsible for the preparation of the tax calculations for the entity
• Preparation of financial statements on sections linked to investments (IFRS17)
• Responsible for the annual audit

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Good IFRS technical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strategic and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, motivation and drive Functional

Job Requirements
Qualification and skills:

• Qualified CA(SA) – Must have
• Microsoft suite.
• SAGE system
• Minimum 4 to 5 years post article experience and post audit experience
• IFRS technical knowledge
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an advantage Special
• Tax knowledge advantageous