Financial Manager CA(SA)

PlaceTalent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a recently qualified CA(SA) for a role that offers exposure to all aspects of insurance and reinsurance accounting. The position involves direct reporting to the CEO, managing financial reconciliations, and overseeing various financial compliance processes. This hands-on role is ideal for someone eager to develop deep technical knowledge in the insurance sector while contributing to scalable finance processes.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified CA(SA) or early post-article experience.
• Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting preferred.
• Eager to grow within a specialist environment.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the CEO.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial reconciliations.
• Manage insurance and reinsurance accounting, claims payments, and premium receipts.
• Oversee credit control, reinsurance recoveries, and solvency reporting.
• Support audit preparation and financial compliance.
• Maintain and improve financial data and processes.

Skills

Technical ability

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Job description

About the Role

This role offers exposure to all aspects of insurance and reinsurance accounting, financial reporting, audit preparation, and solvency management. Youll work closely with the executive team and have the opportunity to build robust finance processes within a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the CEO
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial reconciliations
• Manage insurance and reinsurance accounting, claims payments, and premium receipts
• Oversee credit control, reinsurance recoveries, and solvency reporting
• Support audit preparation and financial compliance
• Maintain and improve financial data and processes

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA) (newly qualified or early post-article experience)
• Insurance or reinsurance accounting experience preferred
• Strong technical ability and advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow within a specialist environment

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity for a recently qualified CA(SA) to gain direct exposure to executive management, develop deep technical knowledge within the insurance sector, and help shape scalable finance processes. No team management for now perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on involvement and wants to grow into a future Head of Finance.

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