Senior Financial Accountant (Insurance)

RemoteCA Limited; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 720.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RemoteCA Limited is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–5 years of post-qualification experience, with a strong accounting background in the insurance or reinsurance sector. The role covers financial reporting, month-end close, controls and broader accounting needs in a regulated setting.

You will work with underwriting, actuarial, finance and operations teams to ensure accurate financial information and robust controls, while supporting budgeting and regulatory reporting initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with CA(SA)/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent.
• 2-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in insurance or reinsurance business is required.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end close and balance sheet management.
• Experience in a regulated, deadline-driven financial environment.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review management accounts and financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Account for insurance and/or reinsurance-related transactions including premiums, claims, commissions and recoverables.
• Support preparation of statutory and regulatory financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with insurance-specific accounting requirements and reporting.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, finance and operations teams to ensure accurate financial information.
• Prepare schedules for auditors and maintain financial controls.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Ausbildung

CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–5 years of post-qualification experience and a strong accounting background within the insurance or reinsurance sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the financial reporting, month-end close, financial controls and broader accounting requirements of the business. This role requires someone who understands the complexities of insurance accounting and can operate effectively within a regulated, deadline-driven financial environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review management accounts and financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Account for insurance and/or reinsurance-related transactions including premiums, claims, commissions and recoverables.
• Support preparation of statutory and regulatory financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with insurance-specific accounting requirements and reporting.
• Work closely with underwriting, actuarial, finance and operational teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Prepare supporting schedules and information for external and internal auditors.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, accounting processes and reporting procedures.
• Analyse financial results and provide commentary on material movements and variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and other finance projects where required.
• Assist with technical accounting matters and implementation of new accounting or regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve existing finance processes.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Chartered Accountant — CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• 2-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Previous accounting experience within an insurance or reinsurance business is required.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end close and balance sheet management.
• Experience working in a controlled and regulated financial environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Advantageous:

• Experience working with reinsurance accounting.
• Experience with insurance regulatory or statutory reporting.
• Experience working within a multinational insurance or financial services organisation.
• Experience with ERP, consolidation or insurance finance systems.
• Exposure to finance transformation, automation or process improvement projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a technically strong qualified accountant who already understands the insurance environment and can quickly take ownership of financial reporting and accounting responsibilities. They should be comfortable working with complex financial information, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and improving processes rather than simply maintaining them.