Financial Manager

1 Life Insurance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Financial Manager based in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role involves managing the financial portfolio and requires strong IFRS knowledge, along with preparing financial statements for audits. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and 4-5 years of relevant experience, including a solid understanding of the tax implications and insurance industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 5 years post article and post audit experience.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an advantage.
• Special Tax knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly reports and analysis.
• Presenting reports to executive members.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing draft trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing tax calculations for the entity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good IFRS technical knowledge

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to work independently

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

SAQA Accredited Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SAGE system

Job description

Financial Manager

1LifeReporting into the Senior Manager FinanceJob description : An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Manager in the Finance Division.

The role requires a very strong candidate who will look after the 1Life Finance portfolio.

Furthermore, the role will be responsible for handling the technical reporting requirements of 1Life and will primarily be responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for the annual audit and will need to liaise with the auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly reports and analysis thereto
• Presenting reports to executive members
• Preparing budgets and forecasts
• Monthly processing / reviewing draft trial balances
• Reviewing / preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewing of daily payments and detailed analysis of supporting schedules
• Adhoc reports and tasks (e.g. involvement in IFRS17 implementation)
• Responsible for the preparation of the tax calculations for the entity
• Preparation of financial statements on sections linked to investments (IFRS17)
• Responsible for the annual audit

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Good IFRS technical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strategic and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, motivation and drive

Functional Qualification and Skills

• Qualified CA(SA) – Must have Microsoft suite.
• SAGE system
• Minimum 4 to 5 years post article experience and post audit experience
• IFRS technical knowledge
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an advantage
• Special Tax knowledge advantageous

Additional Information

• SAQA Accredited Equivalent - it is the onus of the applicant to provide 1Life and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application.
• Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) competency requirements : FAIS recognised qualifications / Regulatory Examinations / Class of Business Certification and / or CPD according to your DOFA (where applicable).

As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times.

By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements.

You further consent to the relevant information being verified.