Senior Financial Manager

Rand Mutual - RMA; Parktown (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Rand Mutual - RMA seeks a Senior Financial Manager to lead the financial accounting function for the group and subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and IFRS compliance. You will drive budgeting, cash flow, controls, and strategic financial analysis for executive leadership.

The role requires 5–8 years of accounting experience in insurance, team leadership, and strong IFRS knowledge. Flexible work arrangements are offered with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IFRS 17.
• Experience leading finance teams and cross-functional partners.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Competence in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Experience with internal controls and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial accounting function and team across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reporting.
• Drive compliance with IFRS, including IFRS 17, statutory requirements and group policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, multi-year planning and cash-flow management.
• Oversee financial controls, reconciliations and data integrity.
• Lead investment accounting, reporting and portfolio performance disclosures.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and business partnering to executives.
• Support business cases, opportunities, acquisitions, and due diligence.
• Oversee dividend, capital management and profit normalisation processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, Board and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare audit and governance reporting; support ad hoc projects.
• Drive process improvement and automation of financial processes.

Skills

IFRS 17 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Auditing liaison

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Finance

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification preferred

Job description

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

Reporting to the Divisional CFO: Group Functions, the Senior Financial Manager will be responsible for the financial accounting function for RMA Group and its related subsidiaries. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the accounting function and functions supporting this process for RMA Group and subsidiaries meet company requirements.

What Will You Do

• Lead and manage the financial accounting function and team across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reporting.
• Drive compliance with IFRS, including IFRS 17, statutory requirements, accounting policies and Group requirements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, multi-year financial planning and cash-flow management.
• Oversee financial controls, reconciliations, governance processes, data integrity and financial systems integration.
• Lead investment accounting and reporting, including investment transactions, valuations, disclosures and portfolio performance reporting.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, insights and business partnering to Executive Management and business leaders to support commercial decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives, business cases, investment opportunities, acquisitions, financial modelling and finance due diligence.
• Oversee dividend, capital management, LTI/STI and profit normalisation processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, Board and Executive Committees, and key internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and support relevant Audit, Investment and Strategic Committee reporting and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of financial processes, systems, controls and reporting capabilities.
• Develop, coach and motivate team members through effective performance management, succession planning and development initiatives.
• Provide audit support and contribute to ad hoc Group projects.

Job Requirements

What Will You Bring To The Table

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Finance.
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• 5 - 8 years' financial accounting experience within the Insurance Industry.
• At least 3 years' experience managing and leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and financial services sector.
• Sound understanding and practical application of IFRS 17.
• Knowledge of business policies, procedures, governance, and legal compliance requirements.
• Above-average IT and financial systems skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical thinking capability.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management abilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service orientation.

Closing date : 10 November 2026

What You Will Get In Return

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that is 132 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.