Senior Financial Accountant

Rand Mutual - RMA; Parktown (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible work arrangements (remote + 1

Office-based collaboration

Job summary

Rand Mutual - RMA is seeking a Senior Accountant with 4–6 years of experience in the insurance/financial services sector. The role covers accounting, reporting, and control activities, with emphasis on IFRS knowledge, fixed assets, and strong Excel skills.

The position involves interacting with senior management and supporting regulatory compliance within a hybrid work arrangement. You will contribute to financial modelling, data analysis, and the preparation of financial statements, while

Qualifications

• IRFS/IFRS knowledge required
• Experience with fixed assets and reconciliations preferred
• Proficient in Excel and financial modelling tools
• Ability to engage with senior management and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on interpretation and application of policies and procedures
• Deliver financial control within established systems
• Prepare and distribute segments of financial reporting (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow)
• Develop and implement financial guidelines and protocols
• Investigate incidents to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Use risk management systems to manage organizational risk
• Provide financial modelling input for business cases and schedules
• Collect primary data and analyse trends for key themes
• Coordinate completion of data and analytics reports
• Support ongoing financial management and control activities

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Fixed assets knowledge

Excel skills

Engage with senior management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Finance Degree (NQF level 7)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

Perform professional accounting work, including compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. The role requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles, as well as experience in bookkeeping. Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation.

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

Perform professional accounting work, including compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. The role requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles, as well as experience in bookkeeping. Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Information and Business Advice

Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions.

Financial Management and Control

Work within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control.

Financial Reporting

Manage the preparation and distribution of specific segments of the organization's financial reporting, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols

Develop and deliver financial guidelines and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.

Regulatory and Compliance Management

Investigate all kinds of incidents and reports and provide expert advice to more senior colleagues. Minimize risk exposures and ensure adherence with regulatory standards by working with all internal functions to make sure compliance programs are properly implemented.

Organizational Risk Management

Ensure the organization is not exposed to undue risks by using risk management systems to achieve specific goals within a designated area of the business.

Financial Modelling

Provide financial modelling input into business cases, costs, and schedules to support growth in the business.

Data Collection and Analysis

Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

Insights and Reporting:

Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.

Financial Management and Control:

Work within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
• Undergraduate Degree / Honours Tertiary Degree NQF level 7: Finance Degree completed
• Articles advantageous
• Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (>1 year to 3 years)

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that’s 128 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Flexible work arrangements (combination of remote and in the office). Furthermore, you will be a part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our Commitment to transformation:

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Job Requirements

• NQF level 7: Finance Degree completed
• Articles advantageous
• Minimum 4 – 6 years’ experience as an Accountant in an Insurance/Financial Services Sector (preferred)
• 1 – 2 years operating in a Senior Accountant role
• 2 years of life insurance experience
• Good knowledge of accounting principles in business and application thereof IRFS, Income Tax Act and VAT Act
• Knowledgeable in Fixed Assets
• Computer literate including working knowledge of excel and related formulas
• Understanding of and ability to prepare reconciliations, resolving of problems and identifying errors
• Accounting Software knowledge and experience
• Ability to engage at senior management level
• Ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment