Financial Accountant

Hannover Rückversicherung AG; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannover Re in Johannesburg, South Africa, is offering a four-month fixed-term Financial Accountant role within our Finance unit. You will prepare month-end files, review information for accuracy, and support IFRS17 reporting and budgets.

The position requires postgraduate accounting qualification, 3+ years' experience, and strong Excel/Power BI skills. You will engage with internal stakeholders, ensure timely closure of accounts, and contribute to financial controls and audits with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completion of articles would be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.
• Experience with SAP or other similar financial reporting software is advantageous.
• Proficient English language skills, at least C1 level.

Responsibilities

• Month-end preparation, accuracy checks, and preparation of technical accounts and provisions.
• Monthly/quarterly/annual reporting under IFRS17; forecasts and SARS submissions.
• Oversee treasury payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Stakeholder engagement across finance teams; build strong working relationships.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate audits; address findings.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Hannover Re – as one of the world’s leading reinsurers, we provide coverage for the risks of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Our strength? Connecting Power: Within our global team of around 4,000 colleagues, we bring together knowledge, perspectives and a strong sense of responsibility. We rely on one another, challenge ourselves and continuously develop both our services and our products. Whether working with risk calculation models, developing digital tools or creating pragmatic solutions for our clients: here, you can contribute your expertise and actively shape what comes next.Sounds good? Get to know us as a reliable employer and find your place with us.

If you have a passion for niche short-term insurance and possess a strong technical background in the short-term insurance industry, Compass Insurewith an officeinJohannesburg, South Africa, has a role just for you. Please see below for further details regarding the Financial Accountant role, which is available on a four-month fixed-term contract, commencing at the earliest possible date, within our Finance unit.

You can look forward to

• Financial Management - Preparation of the month end file and review for accuracy and completeness of information within agreed deadlines. Prepare technical accounts and profit commissions calculations. Review month end bank recons and provisions recons. Analyse actual vs budgeted expenses. Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Reporting - Prepare and/or review all relevant monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for management accounts, financial statements (AFS) according to IFRS17. Management of IFRS17 input and output checks. Prepare forecasts and budgets, Ad hoc requests and when required, SARS in relation to submissions within required deadlines to avoid penalties (VAT, EMP201 and Tax return).
• Management of the Treasury function - Review and supervise that creditors payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Internal and external stakeholder management - Engage with and collaborate with internal team members as well as across teams within the finance and wider teams in the organisation. Build and maintain good working relationships with all managers or heads of department
• Audit management - Ensure internal controls are in place with relevant document management for internal and external audits to ensure compliance. Engage with and co-operate with auditors and facilitate the audits during the year; Action any findings and recommendation

You come equipped with

• Essential qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completion of articles would be an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Software: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.
• Finance systems: Experience with SAP or other similar financial reporting software is advantageous.
• Personal attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, curiosity, attention to detail, accountability, business acumen and the ability to critically review your own work.
• Language: Proficient English language skills, at least C1 level.

Employment Equity

Employment Equity South African Citizens as qualified by the Employment Equity Act will be given preference in relation to the company’s Employment Equity Plan. A relevant work permit is required if a foreign national or non-South African citizen applies for the role.

The deadline for applications is Monday, 05.10.2026.