Technical and General Accountant

SUMMARY:
Attention All Accountants!

POSITION INFO:
Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for technical accounting and a knack for numbers? Known as a leading financial services provider, our client is seeking a Technical and General Accountant. In this role you will be responsible for building out the IFRS accounting framework across the group along with acting as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment. Join an organisation that offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where talented individuals can thrive and grow. Submit your CV to Duties:

• Take responsibility together with another accounting technical accountant for IFRS17 accounting & reporting design.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including actuarial and insurance systems staff.
• Monthly, Quarterly and annual procedures execution in line with the design including sourcing of data, processing of journals, disclosures on management accounts & Annual Financial Statements
• Preparation and delivery of technical updates and communication of industry developments to relevant stakeholders, as required.
• Provide value added commentary on budget variances in collaboration with the management team and other group finance individuals.
• Chair monthly meetings with the management team to discuss the monthly management accounts and address finance related queries or concerns.
• Liaise with both internal and external auditors.
• Providing audit evidence requested and resolving audit queries timeously.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours
• CA(SA)

Experience:

• Completed SAICA Articles.
• Must have experience within a reporting environment while doing articles.
• Experience within an IFRS technical accounting environment is essential.
• Insurance industry experience advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

• A strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to different stakeholders, audiences, and environments.
• Strong technical ability.
• Insurance legislations knowledge.
• Complex problem solving and analytics.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Persuading and Influencing

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact: Storm Brits
Recruiter: Finance