Group Finance Manager | IFRS17 Expert (Insurance)

JVR Software; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Sandton, South Africa, seeks a Group Finance Manager with IFRS 17 experience to lead the finance function and report to senior management. The role focuses on IFRS 17 reporting, budgeting, and bridging BAU to IFRS 17.

The successful candidate will oversee GL entries and reconciliations, ensure accurate data for the annual budget, and collaborate on IFRS17-compliant financial statements. A CA(SA) with 3–5 years post-articles is required.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with post-articles experience is essential.
• At least 3–5 years post-article experience in a similar role.
• Strong IFRS 17 knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in a financial services environment, preferably long-term insurance.

Responsibilities

• Approve all General Ledger entries for the IAA trial balance and non-standard reversing journals as needed.
• Approve General Ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of data feeding the GL.
• Own IFRS 17 accounting and reporting design including GL, reconciliations and year-end reporting.
• Analyse data to ensure completeness and accuracy from Operational Finance for GL entries.
• Oversee Annual Budget preparation for Premiums, Claims and Commissions with actuarial input.
• Contribute to Annual Financial Statements in line with IFRS17 and coordinate with experts.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Great Plains

Job description

JVR Software in Sandton, South Africa, seeks a Group Finance Manager with IFRS 17 experience to lead the finance function and report to senior management. The role focuses on IFRS 17 reporting, budgeting, and bridging BAU to IFRS 17.

The successful candidate will oversee GL entries and reconciliations, ensure accurate data for the annual budget, and collaborate on IFRS17-compliant financial statements. A CA(SA) with 3–5 years post-articles is required.