THE FEDERATED EMPLOYERS MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY (RF) PROPRIETARY LIMITED was established as a mutual insurer in 1936 and on the introduction of the Workmen's Compensation Act 1941 was granted a licence to continue to transact workmen's compensation insurance for the building industry.
Its business operations are essentially confined to the insurance of e...
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FEM is looking to appoint a Financial Manager: Corporate Finance at its Head Office within the Finance Department based in Rosebank. The successful candidate will oversee and manage the corporate finance function to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial operations.
A key focus of the role is the preparation, review, and delivery of high-quality financial and management reports, including monthly management accounts with insightful commentary on financial performance, variances, and trends. The role ensures the integrity of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting processes, and includes responsibilities such as timely and accurate payment processing, comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, and prompt resolution of reconciling items.
The Financial Manager will also drive continuous improvement through systems development, automation initiatives, and process enhancements. Additionally, the role plays a critical part in strengthening internal controls, supporting internal and external audits, and ensuring adherence to FEM’s financial policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Minimum Requirements:
BCom Accounting Honours Degree with more than 4 years’ experience
or
CA (SA) with at least 2 years post-articles experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Understanding of accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial approvals
Ideal Experience:
CA (SA) with at least 2 years post-articles experience
Experience in a financial environment and managing financial processes
Solid managerial experience
Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Sage X3)
Knowledge of IFRS and regulatory requirements
Experience in process automation and system improvements
Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks
Exposure to income statement and balance sheet preparation and analysis
Experience in the insurance or financial services sector
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