Financial Accountant-Insurance

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a finance professional with a focus on insurance accounting to prepare monthly and annual financial reports and manage key reconciliation processes. The role requires IFRS knowledge and strong Excel skills, with attention to detail and analytical thinking guiding all work.

The candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting, participate in audits, and help improve financial controls and reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years accounting experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience.
• Exposure to insurance accounting principles.
• IFRS knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Perform detailed Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Assist with insurance premium and claims reconciliations.
• Prepare accounting journals and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure IFRS and industry regulatory compliance.
• Assist with audits and statutory reporting.
• Monitor and improve financial controls and processes.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting support to stakeholders.

Skills

3+ years accounting

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BCom Accounting/related degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports
• Perform detailed Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Manage month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Assist with insurance premium and claims reconciliations
• Prepare accounting journals and supporting schedules
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and industry regulations
• Assist with annual audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Monitor and improve financial controls and processes
• Provide financial analysis and reporting support to stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience within the insurance industry
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience
• Exposure to insurance accounting principles
• IFRS knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications

• 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.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database, and we will connect with you regarding any other suitable opportunities.