Investment Accounting Manager at Guardrisk

Role Purpose    

• Accurately control and process financial information and prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes in respect of investment accounting.Manage a team of accountants and be able to review, guide and assist where necessary.

Requirements    

• Degree in Accounting or Investment / Financial Management
• Completed Articles / Traineeship (Advantageous)
• CA / CFA / ACCA / CIMA (Advantageous) 
• At least 5 years experience in accounting or investments
• At least 3 years management experience
• At least 3 years Insurance experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Management of the accounting and reporting function for investment assets for Guardrisk Insurance, Guardrisk Life and Guardrisk Microinsurance, being subsidiaries of Guardrisk Group (a subsidiary of the Momentum Group) and being licensed cell captive insurers.
• Manage a small team of accountants and provide assistance, support, training and transfer of skills.
• Oversee and assist in the accurate, efficient and timely capturing and reporting of investment transactions in the general ledger for the licensed cell captive insurers above.
• Review and /or prepare investment instructions, ensuring authorisation by correct level of authority in terms of company policies.
• Ensure adherence to investment mandates and ensure non-compliance is corrected and reported.
• Take accountability for the review and system allocation of investment returns to cell clients and various portfolios on each license.
• Compile or review monthly, quarterly and year-end reconciliations
• Identify, investigate, resolve and report any discrepancies.
• Provide support relating to investment related transactions to investment accountants, portfolio managers, portfolio accountants, actuarial team and other colleagues.
• Prepare and/or review quarterly reporting templates to various regulators (Prudential Authority, South African Reserve Bank etc.) and board committees.
• Prepare/provide guidance/review adhoc returns required from various regulators, management or Momentum Group.
• Contribute to the enhancement of systems, processes and controls in order to enhance financial management.
• Review and or prepare and provide necessary documentation to complete timely audit both for client and Guardrisk.
• Contribute to the audit process and resolve any audit queries within the set timelines.
• Preparation of annual budgets and monitoring monthly results against budget.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Identify operational and financial risks and assist in implementation of mitigating controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service within the organisation.
• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Make recommendations to improve client service within area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.
• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy.
• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Implement and manage financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems and use to monitor and report on financial activities.
• Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct.

Competencies    

• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Client/Stakeholder Commitment
• Impact and Influence
• Drive for Results
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusiveness

Deadline:1st December,2025