Job Description

Finance ManagerJob description:An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Manager in the Finance Division. The role requires a very strong candidate who will look after the investment portfolio and be the secretary of the investment committee, Furthermore the role will oversee the Funeral Parlour and other affiliates portfolio which is fast growing.Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly reports and analysis thereto
• Presenting reports to executive members
• Understanding the risks affecting the distribution channels and assisting with the

• implementation of appropriate systems to mitigate these risks
• Preparing budgets and forecasts
• Monthly processing / reviewing draft trial balances
• Reviewing / preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewing of daily payments and detailed analysis of supporting schedules
• Adhoc reports and tasks (e.g. involvement in IFRS17 implementation)
• Preparation of financial statements on sections linked to investments (IFSR9)
• Automating reports in VENA
• Preparing annual financial statements and notes thereto, including accounting policies
• Assisting with the annual audit
• Behavioural Competencies:
• Attention to detail
• Good IFRS technical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strategic and analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic, motivation and drive Functional

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Microsoft suite;
• Pastel advantageous;
• Minimum 4 to 5 years post article experience and post audit experience
• IFRS technical knowledge
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an advantage Special

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