Lead : Insurance Reporting Accountant

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Lead Insurance Reporting Accountant to take charge of insurance reporting and compliance with IFRS 17. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial and management reporting, driving business planning and budgeting processes, and providing technical accounting insights that support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled Chartered Accountant with a strong background in the financial services sector, particularly in insurance. If you have a passion for technical accounting and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
• 3+ years of experience in Insurance & IFRS 17 required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee insurance reporting, including financial and management reporting.
• Drive business planning and budgeting processes.

Skills

Technical Accounting Expertise

IFRS 17 Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Business Planning

Budgeting

Management Reporting

Education

CA(SA) Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Job description

Job title: Lead: Insurance Reporting Accountant

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

1. You will be responsible for insurance reporting, covering financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and management reporting.
2. It requires a highly skilled Chartered Accountant with strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in IFRS 17, and experience in the financial services industry, specifically insurance.

Key Functions:

1. Oversee insurance reporting, including financial and management reporting.
2. Drive business planning and budgeting processes.
3. Ensure compliance with IFRS 17 and other relevant accounting standards.
4. Provide technical accounting insights to support decision-making.

The Experience & Skills You Need

1. CA(SA) qualification required with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in Insurance & IFRS 17.
3. Strong knowledge of technical accounting and analysis.