Senior Accountant

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Randburg seeks a Portfolio Accountant to manage accounting functions and ensure accurate financial processing and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Financial Management or Accounting, 3–4 years of accounting experience, and a minimum of 2 years in insurance. This role requires strong financial reporting skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional client service and achieving business excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in accounting is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ insurance experience is necessary.
• Solid understanding of accounting controls and processes.
• Ability to accurately review journal allocations and payments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function for the allocated portfolio.
• Prepare and review payment documentation ensuring compliance.
• Compile monthly and year-end reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving capability

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree in Financial Management or Accounting

Job description

Our client is a specialist financial services provider that focuses on alternative risk transfer solutions and niche insurance structures for a diverse portfolio of corporate partners. This Portfolio Accountant role sits within the Finance and Risk team and plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial processing, reporting, and control across a portfolio of clients.

You will take ownership of the accounting function for your allocated portfolio, ensuring transactions are accurately captured, payments are processed with the correct authority, and financial reporting is delivered on time and in line with service level agreements.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced insurance environment where your technical expertise and attention to detail directly contribute to business performance and client satisfaction. If you thrive in structured environments, understand insurance and enjoy collaborating with portfolio managers and fellow finance professionals, this role offers both responsibility and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function for the allocated portfolio.
• Accurately and timeously capture and report all financial transactions within your portfolio.
• Prepare and/or review payment documentation, ensuring appropriate source documentation and authorisation in line with policy and SLA requirements.
• Review and approve general ledger journal allocations according to levels of authority.
• Ensure all documentation reflects the correct approval levels and elevate exceptions to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and review monthly financial transactions and reporting for each client within your portfolio.
• Compile monthly and year‑end reconciliations.
• Identify, report, investigate, and resolve accounting or reporting issues and outstanding queries.
• Provide portfolio support and servicing by working closely with the Portfolio Manager and colleagues.
• Assist with managing and training accountants and junior accountants within the team.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Degree in Financial Management or Accounting.
• 3–4 years’ experience in accounting.
• Minimum 2 years’ insurance experience.
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting controls and processes.
• Ability to review journal allocations and payment documentation accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across divisions and stakeholders.

Competency Requirements

• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Client/Stakeholder Commitment
• Impact and Influence
• Drive for Results
• Self‑Awareness and Insight
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusiveness

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