Current Opening at Acumen Group

About the job

• Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives in a structured, supportive environment? We're looking for a Finance Officer to take ownership of key financial and administrative processes within a fast-growing, innovative company based in Stellenbosch.
• In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day financial operations, while supporting wider business functions and contributing to a team that values efficiency, reliability, and precision.

What the role involves:

• As Finance Officer, you’ll be responsible for a range of administrative and financial support functions. You'll work closely with the finance team and internal stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and readily available.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Organize and maintain online filing systems folders for finance-related documents.
• Retrieve, scan & file financial documents, handling routine & adhoc document requests.
• Assist auditors with supporting documents during the annual audit.
• File and send annual CPI increase letters and new network sign-up documents.
• Manage insurance claim submissions.
• Onboard vendors with database forms and obtain documents such as BBBEE certificates.
• Support administration and document requests requested by partners and suppliers.
• Create, verify and load bank beneficiaries for approval.
• Maintain banking records, capture amendments, and support with banking profile/administration.
• Send monthly debtor invoices/statements and manage the debtors' mailbox.
• Collate and verify travel and business expense claims, ensuring timely submission.

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., finance, accounting, business admin)
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar finance/admin support role
• A solid understanding of administrative systems and financial processes
• Experience or exposure to the payments environment is a strong advantage
• Fluency in business English (additional languages are a plus)
• Own reliable transport

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About the job

• Are you ready to launch your international career in one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs?
• Acumen Group is seeking a newly qualified CA(SA) to join our team in Bermuda - a global center for insurance, reinsurance and financial services. This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your career while enjoying the island lifestyle. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary 
• Exposure to world-class clients and complex international projects

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About the job

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and fully qualified Life & Annuity Actuary to play a key role in financial analysis and reporting. This position will serve as a vital link between the finance and actuarial teams, ensuring the production of key financial figures and communicating results to the board and other senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, reporting, and an in-depth understanding of life and/or annuity products.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Act as an intermediary between the finance and actuarial teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Produce, analyze, and interpret key financial figures and actuarial results for senior management and the board.
• Support financial reporting, capital management, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop insights into financial performance and profitability trends within the life and annuity business.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial reporting standards.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including risk, finance, and product development teams, to enhance business performance.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified actuary (FASSA, FIA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial analysis and actuarial reporting within the life and annuity insurance sector.
• Solid understanding of life and annuity products, reserving, and capital management.
• Proficiency in actuarial analysis, financial reporting standards (GAAP preferred), and risk analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial results to non-actuarial stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.

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• We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage and oversee all aspects of payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll, handling tax submissions, maintaining compliance with legislation and supporting payroll-related queries. This role requires strong attention to detail, discretion and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
• Validate payroll inputs including timesheets, allowances, and deductions
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and reports for stakeholders
• Submit statutory returns (EMP201, EMP501, COIDA) and manage tax year-end processes
• Maintain accurate leave and benefit records
• Resolve payroll-related queries from employees
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with labour laws
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and third-party benefit providers
• Ensure compliance with Bargaining Council and Department of Labour requirements

Requirements:

• HR Degree/Diploma or relevant payroll qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in payroll processing
• Proficient in payroll software and advanced Excel
• Solid knowledge of payroll compliance and statutory reporting
• SAPA registration is advantageous
• Experience with Bargaining Councils is preferred
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

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• We are hiring for a Financial Manager to join our client’s team based in the beautiful town of Graaff-Reinet. 

Key Requirements:

• Completed BCom degree in Finance/Accounting
• Proven experience in a Financial Manager role
• Strong leadership, reporting, and budgeting skills
• Experience in the hospitality industry will be highly beneficial