Financial Controller

Allianz; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance brand is looking for a Financial Controller in Johannesburg. This role encompasses managing risk functions, preparing financial reports, and leading a credit control team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in risk management and accounting, proficient in Excel and familiar with SAP. We offer a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package including a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Generous bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management preferably in insurance or corporate settings.
• Experience in accounting within an insurer or broker is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full risk management function with support from Group Risk Management.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead the credit control team to ensure effective debt recovery.

Skills

Risk Management experience

Accounting experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team leadership skills

Experience with AI/ML

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Financial Controller, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Your Team

Part of Allianz, the leading global insurance brand, Allianz Commercial has the capabilities, international scope, and financial robustness to deliver unparalleled business insurance solutions in Africa.

The Impact You Will Have

In this role, you will be instrumental in the Risk Management and Finance Operations functions. You will be securing regulator approval to become the Risk Manager of the legal entity. Besides that you will be responsible for the Credit Control function, guiding and managing a dedicated team towards achieving their targets. Special focus for the coming years will also be on enhancing system efficiency by reducing manual processing and integrating IFRS 17 into monthly reporting seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full risk management function with support from Group Risk Management.

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa.

• Prepare and deliver annual financial statements for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa.

• Submit accurate and timely tax elements, including corporate taxation and VAT, for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa.

• Prepare and deliver quarterly regulatory reports for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa to various authorities.

• Lead the credit control team to ensure effective debt recovery and maximize capital efficiency.

• Ensure accurate and timely payment to vendors, including suppliers, co-insurers, reinsurers, and staff.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Risk Management experience, preferably in insurance or corporate settings

• Experience in accounting within an insurer or broker is advantageous

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, especially Excel and Outlook

• Familiarity with SAP

• Good team, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial.

81086 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

What's in it for you?

Let's care about everything that makes you, you

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let's care for your financial wellbeing

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

Let's care for your opportunities to progress

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

Let's care for our society and our planet

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

Care to join us?

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

People with disabilities:
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email [e-mail]

Recruitment Agencies:
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly

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