Investment & Treasury Accountant CA(SA)

Salix Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly analytical finance professional to lead investment and treasury accounting. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with IFRS, prepare management accounts, and drive financial process improvements. Qualifications include a BCom in Accounting, CA(SA) or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years in investments and treasury, preferably within the financial services sector. Strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in an accounting role with a strong focus on investments and treasury.
• Experience within the financial services or life insurance industry is a MUST.
• Newly Qualified CA(SA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, the Insurance Act, and GAAP.
• Prepare accurate management accounts meeting Group standards.
• Manage the accounting function for the investment portfolio.
• Drive system and process automation within finance.

Skills

Strong financial acumen and analytical capability

Excellent problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder engagement

Service orientation

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom Accounting

BCom Honours / CTA

CA(SA) / CFA or equivalent

Job description

This role is ideal for a highly analytical finance professional with strong investment and treasury expertise, excellent IFRS knowledge, and a passion for driving financial integrity and strategic insight.

Reporting to the Head of Financial & Regulatory Reporting , you will lead the investment and treasury accounting function, ensuring accuracy, governance, and alignment with organisational strategy.

You will play a strategic role in investment and treasury decision-making while contributing to innovation and the streamlining of finance processes. The position offers valuable exposure to EXCO and high-level reporting, all within a dynamic, data-driven finance environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.

Duties :

• Ensure all investment and treasury financial information complies with IFRS, the Insurance Act, and GAAP.
• Prepare accurate management accounts that meet Group financial reporting standards.
• Manage the accounting function for the organisations investment portfolio.
• Prepare investment financial reports for EXCO and Board subcommittees.
• Analyse investment returns, cash flow, and portfolio performance (including LDI portfolio).
• Review relevant invoices, support budgeting, and assist with fund allocation for tax.
• Drive system and process automation within finance.
• Enhance procedures and internal controls across finance systems.
• Ensure accuracy and data integrity across financial reporting platforms.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure financial governance across subsidiaries and business units.
• Oversee controls relating to income, expenditure, and financial system integration.
• Reconcile investment balances and monitor solvency and liquidity.
• Manage funding and investments in line with Strategic Asset Allocation.
• Prepare investment and disinvestment documentation.
• Build strategic relationships with fund managers, banks, actuaries, compliance, and regulatory reporting teams.
• Support dividend payment processes.
• Provide investment insights to support broader financial reporting and strategic decision‑making.

Job Experience & Skills Required :

Qualifications :

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours / CTA
• CA(SA) / CFA or equivalent.

Experience :

• Newly Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum 3 years experience in an accounting role with a strong focus on investments and treasury.
• Experience within the financial services or life insurance industry is a MUST!

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability.
• Excellent problem‑solving and ability to simplify complex financial information.
• Ethical, objective, and detail‑oriented.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills.
• High levels of professionalism, service orientation, and delivery focus.
• Adept at knowledge and information management.

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