Financial Reporting Accountant

Export Credit Insurance Corporation; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in export credit insurance is seeking a Finance Professional to manage financial reporting, prepare stakeholder reports, and coordinate the annual audit process. The successful candidate will have an Accounting degree, CA(SA) or CIMA, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential for this role, which involves interaction with various stakeholders including auditors and internal management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience (3 years of articles and 2 years post article experience).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file statutory returns.
• Coordinate and manage the audit process.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

Skills

Risk management skills

IFRS knowledge

Tax knowledge

Auditing knowledge

Financial statement analysis

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Accounting degree

CA(SA) or CIMA

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

The purpose of this job is to prepare financial reports of the organisation. The role assists the Head of Finance with supervision of finance professionals including graduate trainee(s).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES

• Prepare and/or file Statutory returns (PROV TAX and ITR14)
• Review the audit file;
• Prepare stakeholder reports (Board and management, Dtic, Prudential Authority, Financial Sector Conduct Authority , National Treasury and SARB);
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts;
• Preparation of the corporate annual financial statements in accordance to IFRS and ECIC’s accounting policies
• Coordination of the audit process and liaison with internal and external auditors;
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards e.g. preparation of the implementation plan and related deliverables
• Co-develops the required best practice, systems and procedures to achieve business goals.
  Assist with adhoc assignments as requested by the Head of Finance or CFO

Key Measures

• Timely submission of stakeholder reports
• Number of audit observations;
• Compliance with procedural and legislative requirements;
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders;

Key Interfaces

• ECIC Executives and Managers
• Other business unit particularly Investments, Actuarial , Portfolio management and PEAR;
• Internal and External Auditors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An Accounting degree with articles;
• CA(SA) or CIMA is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years working experience (3 years of articles and 2 years post article experience in a financial institution)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The incumbent should have demonstrated the following competencies:

• Risk management skills
• Knowledge: IFRS, Tax, Auditing, PFMA;
• Adequate financial statement analysis skills;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels ;
• Strong aptitude for problem resolution and decision making;
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of integrity;
• Problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
• Adequate analytical skills;
• Strict attention to detail and deadline orientated;
• Advanced Excel Skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is required to have the following Behavioural competencies:

• Problem Solving: Demonstrates basic problem-solving skills and appropriately applies proven solutions.
• Business Acumen: Develops and uses a strategy to target own time (and time of others) on a portfolio of customers to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Delivery: Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
• Conflict Resolution: Identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit.
• Team Participation: Consistently offers relevant input to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
• Flexibility: Available to work more than ordinary business hours.

APPLICATIONS

Closing Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025

NOTE: It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.

Data Protection

Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.

Declaration and Informed Consent

By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.