Executive Finance Associate – Office Of The Group Cfo Mmh250425-5

Momentum Group Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Executive Finance Associate to provide high-level business support to the CFO. The role involves coordinating financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project execution, requiring a strong finance background and proven experience in financial management.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in financial management within an insurance/financial services environment.
• Exposure to key business projects.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and Tax Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare executive reports and presentations for board meetings.
• Support the CFO's office in executing strategic projects and tracking progress.
• Assist in monitoring key financial performance indicators.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Financial modelling

Risk management principles

Education

Finance Degree (Accounting, Actuarial or related field)

CA(SA)

CFA or MBA (advantageous)

Job description

Role Purpose: To provide high-level business support to the Head of Strategic Projects, ensuring optimal efficiency in managing strategic and operational responsibilities.

This role plays a critical part in enabling effective business decision-making by coordinating activities that underpin financial analysis, data insights, and reporting.

The Executive Finance Associate will act as a key enabler in the CFO's office; supporting strategic initiatives, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless execution of deliverables that drive business performance.

Requirements

• Knowledge: Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), IFRS, Tax Act, Companies Act, risk management principles, financial management, financial services (insurance preferred), financial modelling.
• Minimum Qualifications: Finance Degree (Accounting, Actuarial or related field), CA(SA), FASSA (advantageous), CFA or MBA (advantageous).
• Minimum Experience: 3 years' experience in financial management within an insurance/financial services environment, exposure to key business projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Internal Process

• Coordinate and prepare executive reports, presentations, and briefing materials for board meetings, investor engagements, and financial results, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Support the CFO's office in executing strategic projects—tracking progress, coordinating inputs, organizing meetings, and consolidating outcomes into reports.
• Collate and synthesize financial data into executive summaries to inform decision-making.
• Assist in monitoring key financial performance indicators and ensure timely insights delivery.
• Support strategic planning by coordinating market research and aligning documentation and milestones.
• Represent the CFO's office in forums, communicating key messages and following up on actions.
• Drive improvements in reporting processes, meeting efficiency, and information flow.

Client Process

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support collaboration and information flow.
• Support service excellence and continuous process improvement within the CFO's office.

People Process

• Maintain trusted relationships with peers and external partners.
• Support change initiatives through effective communication and scheduling.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Promote accountability, time management, and professionalism.

Finance Process

• Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and reporting logistics.
• Help monitor financial risks and ensure compliance.
• Support administrative financial processes and promote controls adherence.