Insurance Accountant

Badger Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotsure Insurance is seeking an Insurance Accountant to join our on-site finance team in George, Western Cape. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain strong controls and support statutory compliance across our insurance businesses.

You’ll prepare month-end journals and reconciliations, produce management accounts, assist with IFRS-compliant statements, and contribute to audits, VAT, and tax calculations.

Qualifications

• BCom accounting degree and SAICA/SAIPA articles completed.
• Experience in financial accounting and month-end reporting.
• Working knowledge of VAT and income tax.
• Sound IFRS understanding and Excel mastery.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems, preferably Acumatica.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Produce accurate management accounts and financial reporting.
• Assist with IFRS-compliant annual financial statements.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Prepare VAT and income tax calculations and ensure financial controls.
• Manage partner-related financial reporting and settlements.
• Collaborate across finance and operations to improve processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

BCom accounting degree

SAICA or SAIPA Articles

Tools

ERP systems

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Dotsure Insurance Accountant
Permanent
On‑site | George, Western Cape

Build the numbers that help build confidence.
At Dotsure, finance is more than reporting on the past, it's about providing the insight and accuracy that helps shape the future. We're looking for an Insurance Accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and delivering financial information that people can trust.

About the role:

You’ll play an important role in ensuring the financial integrity of our insurance businesses by delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting statutory and regulatory compliance. Working closely with the Financial Manager and a variety of internal stakeholders, you’ll help produce meaningful financial information that supports both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

Some of what you’ll be doing includes:

• Preparing month‑end journals, reconciliations and financial reports
• Producing accurate management accounts and financial reporting
• Supporting the preparation of IFRS‑compliant annual financial statements
• Assisting with audits and regulatory reporting
• Preparing VAT and income tax calculations
• Managing partner‑related financial reporting and settlements
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
• Working collaboratively across finance and operational teams

About you:

You’re someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and accuracy to every detail. You thrive in an environment where integrity, accountability and continuous improvement matter.

REQUIREMENTS

You’ll be a great fit if you have:
Minimum requirements

• BCom accounting degree (or equivalent)
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles
• Experience in financial accounting and month‑end reporting
• Experience preparing reconciliations and financial reports
• Working knowledge of VAT and income tax
• Sound understanding of IFRS
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems

It’ll be a bonus if you have:

• 2–5 years' post‑articles experience
• Experience within insurance or financial services
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience preparing IFRS annual financial statements
• Exposure to Acumatica ERP

Why join Dotsure?

At Dotsure, we believe our people make the difference. You’ll join a business that values strong relationships, resilience, accountability and continuous growth.
We offer an environment where you’ll have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful financial decisions and work alongside talented people who genuinely enjoy what they do.
If you’re looking for a role where your work has real impact and your development matters, we’d love to hear from you.