Finance Manager

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in Randburg is seeking an experienced Financial Manager. This role involves overseeing the finance portfolio for an insurance entity, focusing on technical reporting and IFRS compliance. Ideal candidates will have a CA(SA) qualification, at least 4–5 years of relevant experience, and solid IFRS technical knowledge, including IFRS 17 exposure. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing the audit process, and engaging with executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years' post-articles experience.
• Strong post-audit experience required.
• Experience managing the audit process essential.
• Experience managing the audit process
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• SAGE system experience

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management reports.
• Presentation of financial results to executive stakeholders.
• Full responsibility for the annual audit process.
• Process/review monthly trial balances
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review daily payments and supporting schedules
• Involvement in IFRS 17 implementation initiatives
• Prepare entity tax calculations
• Prepare financial statement sections linked to investments (IFRS 17)
• Oversee the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors

Skills

IFRS technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Executive reporting

Advanced MS Office

SAGE

Tax knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Tools

SAGE system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Financial Manager will take full responsibility for the finance portfolio of a key insurance entity within the group. The role focuses heavily on technical reporting, IFRS compliance (including IFRS 17), annual financial statements, audit management, and executive-level reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management reports and detailed financial analysis
• Presentation of financial results to executive stakeholders
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Monthly processing and/or review of draft trial balances
• Review and preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review of daily payments and detailed analysis of supporting schedules
• Involvement in ad hoc projects, including IFRS 17 implementation initiatives
• Preparation of entity tax calculations
• Preparation of financial statement sections linked to investments (IFRS 17)
• Full responsibility for the annual audit process, including liaison with external auditors

Minimum Requirements (Non‑Negotiable)

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum 4–5 years' post‑articles experience
• Strong post‑audit experience
• Solid IFRS technical knowledge (including IFRS 17 exposure)
• Experience preparing annual financial statements
• Experience managing the audit process
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• SAGE system experience
• Advantageous:
  • Insurance industry experience
  • Tax knowledge
• Competencies:
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent IFRS technical ability
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team
  • Strategic mindset with strong problem‑solving capability
  • High levels of drive, accountability, and professional integrity

For more information, contact: Angelique Jardim, Specialist Recruitment Consultant