Financial Accountant- Insurance

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Johannesburg seeks a qualified insurance accountant to join the finance team. You will prepare monthly management accounts, ensure IFRS compliance, and support budgeting and regulatory reporting.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential as you reconcile statements and analyze variances. Role focuses on insurance accounting contexts, stakeholder engagement, and timely financial reporting for multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience within the insurance sector.
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills.
• Exposure to insurance accounting environments.
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage accounting entries and month-end processes
• Perform Balance Sheet and Income Statement reconciliations
• Assist with premium, claims and commission reconciliations
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable insurance reporting standards
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting processes
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances
• Support business units with ad hoc financial reporting requirements

Skills

Insurance accounting

IFRS reporting

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

BCom Accounting or related degree

Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles advantageous

Job description

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage accounting entries and month-end processes
• Perform Balance Sheet and Income Statement reconciliations
• Assist with premium, claims and commission reconciliations
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable insurance reporting standards
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting processes
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances
• Support business units with ad hoc financial reporting requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ of accounting experience within the insurance sector
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
• Exposure to insurance accounting environments
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ of accounting experience within the insurance sector
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
• Exposure to insurance accounting environments
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

Qualification:

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• BCom Accounting or related degree
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.