Accountant : Investments Reporting (Fixed-Term Contract)

PPS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Accountant for Investments Reporting. The role involves overseeing general ledger entries, preparing financial reports, and providing insights to management. Candidates must hold a CA(SA) designation with at least 4 years of relevant experience in financial roles. Knowledge of the insurance industry and investments is essential. This position offers a fixed-term contract and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 4 years of working experience in financial roles.
• Experience in the financial industry preferred.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus.
• Expertise in investments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and interpret financial data.
• Assist in budgeting and explain variances.
• Liaise with audit teams and manage queries.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Finance software proficiency

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

CA(SA) designation

Job description

Job title : Accountant : Investments Reporting (Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 01, 2025

Job Advert Summary

• Reporting to the Manager Group Finance Investments, the Accountant - Investments Reporting : Group Finance is responsible for overseeing the General Ledger entries and reporting of Investment financial information for PPS Group.
• The successful incumbent will be responsible for preparing financial reports and interpreting financial data to deliver accurate insights to management and the PPS Board, including value-added commentary for both month-end and year-end reporting

Minimum Requirements

Education :

• CA(SA) designation

Experience :

• 4 years working experience
• Experience in the financial industry

Knowledge and Skills :

• Knowledge of the insurance industry (preferred)
• Knowledge of Investments (essential)
• Good accounting knowledge and proven track record
• Proficient use of Finance Software

Competencies :

• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Persuasive and influential
• Critical thinking
• Decision making
• Responsible, accountable & takes extreme ownership

Duties and Responsibilities

Budgeting

• Assist in the preparation and capture of investment budget
• Prepare budget presentations for Exco and Board budget meetings with value added commentary on all variances
• Investigate and explain monthly variances to budget on all key numbers
• Assist and prepare financial information for the annual financial statements
• Bank Confirmation Letters for Financial Year End reporting

Year-End reporting and Quarterly

• Attending to Internal and External Audit queries
• Assist with the submission of the annual tax return (CGT base cost adjustment) Statutory reporting Realised profit summary and CGT adjusted profit workings
• Attending to Audit queries
• Solvency Asset requirements (SAM)
• Investment Asset Allocation Reporting - Reserve Bank Returns
• SA Reserve Bank Return (C68 –SARB, B16 and Asset allocation)
• Namibia reporting (NAMFISA and Regulation 15) Business related issues
• Respond to queries from business timeously
• Ensuring the smooth transition of the Investment Admin Automation System
• Assisting with Ad Hoc requests
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