Technical Accounting Manager at Santam Insurance

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

• Manage technical accounting functions
• Implement and maintain procedures and controls related to technical accounting
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex reinsurance accounting issues
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Underwriting & Claims Teams as well as Actuaries
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on technical accounting
• Managing a team – providing leadership and direction whilst supporting the team with training and development activities.
• Reporting and analysing of technical accounting data for management team and Cluster Market Heads. 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum requirements:
•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (3-year degree)
• Minimum of 10 years in a similar role, ideally in a leadership capacity
• Advantageous qualifications, knowledge and experience:
• Reinsurance qualification

COMPETENCIES

• Collaborates 
• Client focus 
• Drives results  
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Cultivates Innovation 
• Data Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Strategic planning
• Balances stakeholders
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Technical accounting