Senior Accountant – Contractor - Fixed Term 12-Month Contract at Hollard Insurance

Role Purpose

• We require an experienced finance professional to support the HGR Finance team with operational and reporting activities. The role is designed to relieve capacity constraints by assuming responsibility for deliverables. The ideal candidate will have strong financial accounting and reporting expertise, ideally with exposure to IT, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. They should be proactive, willing to work hands-on, and comfortable operating independently with limited initial input. This role will contribute to improved processes, enhanced efficiency, and ongoing optimisation within the Finance function.

High Level Role Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end finance operational and reporting activities.
• Preparation of General Ledger journals and Reconciliations.
• Review of General Ledger journals and Reconciliations.
• Assist with and/or drive project-related deliverables.
• Develop and maintain documentation for key financial processes, controls, and risk management activities related to finance projects.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and other business units.
• Perform user acceptance testing, clarification of requirements and implementation of new system processes.
• Identification of efficiencies and process improvements within the business.
• Extract and analyse data to inform business decision-making.
• Work effectively with large data sets.
• Enhance reporting and analytics using Power BI, Excel macros, or similar tools.
• Perform any additional ad-hoc tasks required to support business and operational needs.

Required Knowledge and Experience    

• Independent, critical thinker.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Effective planning and prioritisation.
• Collaborative team player.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Strong delivery focus.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Proactive and accountable.
• Able to perform under pressure.

Educational Requirements    

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent.
• Articles or CIMA – advantageous.
• 5–7+ years’ experience in finance (audit, financial accounting, reporting).
• Knowledge of accounting systems, processes, and controls.
• Insurance industry experience will be advantageous.
• Practical experience in IT, automation, and AI driven solutions, advantageous.

Deadline:18th March,2026