Senior Financial Accountant - Midrand at Two Mountains

Purpose of the Job

The role is responsible for delivery of the financial accounting and finance control function in the organization through management of self. Responsible for the timely preparation of accurate and complete financial accounts and maintenance of financial records over periods of 3 Months to 1 year.

Key Outputs

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of accurate financial results within stipulated timelines for all areas of reporting
• Contribution to successful completion of the Annual Financial Statements by the statutory deadlines
• Provision of inputs into the business planning/ budgeting and forecasting process according to organisation’s goals
• IFRS technical accounting memos to be prepared when required.
• Responsible for monthly Expense Allocation process
• Submission of Product fund accounting as inputs into Tax and Actuarial processes
• Understands the business value chain and ways to improve / enhance value.
• Management of IFRS 17 requirements and compliance
• Preparation of tax calculations for review and ensure compliance with SARS.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience Required:

• 4 -5 years post articles working experience
• Strong IFRS technical knowledge

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Services/Insurance Industry experience is required.

The following would be advantageous:

• IFRS 17 Knowledge and application
• Valuations Experience and Expenses Allocations experience
• Product fund accounting exposure

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Results driven
• Attention to detail
• Able to adhere to tight deadlines
• Excellent communicator (Written & Verbal/ presentation skills)
• Acts with integrity and honesty
• Proactive and self- motivated.
• Open to growth and learning opportunities
• Adaptable to change