Finance Manager (Insurance)

Network Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading short-term insurance provider in South Africa is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and manage a small team. Responsibilities include reviewing monthly accounting processes, compiling management reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate must be a qualified CA(SA) with strong MS Excel skills and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ post-articles experience, ideally within Financial Services or Short-Term Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function and guide a small team of accountants.
• Review monthly accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Compile and analyse management reports.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Tools

Great Plains

SAP

Accpac

Job description

Are you a qualified CA(SA) ready to step into a Finance Manager role within a leading player in the short-term insurance sector? This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of financial management, reporting, and process improvement within a high-performing finance division.

This established short-term insurance provider has built a solid reputation for delivering tailored risk and underwriting solutions to both individual and commercial clients. With a strong focus on service excellence, compliance, and innovation, the company offers a stable yet forward-thinking environment where finance professionals can truly add value and grow their expertise.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the finance function and guiding a small team of accountants. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing monthly accounting processes and reconciliations
• Compiling and analysing management reports
• Managing cashflow, investments, and approving payments and collections
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensuring all control accounts, balance sheets, and income statements are reconciled monthly
• Preparing and submitting VAT, income tax, and statutory returns (FSCA, Prudential Authority, SARB, SARS, NAMFISA)
• Compiling annual financial statements in line with IFRS
• Liaising with auditors and resolving outstanding reconciliation items
• Identifying and implementing process and internal control improvements
• Supporting regional managers with accurate and timely financial information

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA)
• 2+ years’ post-articles experience, ideally within Financial Services or Short-Term Insurance
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Experience with accounting systems such as Great Plains, SAP, or Accpac (advantageous)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and time management abilities

You’ll Succeed If You Are:

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-driven and deadline-orientated
• Results-focused with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Passionate about improving processes and adding value through insight

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For more information, contact:

Angelique Jardim

Specialist Recruitment Consultant