Senior Financial Accountant – Insurance (6-Month Contract)

Salix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Part time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for an insurance-focused role in Gauteng on a 6-month contract with potential permanence. You will handle professional accounting, financial reporting, analysis and strong financial controls to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The role requires CA(SA) with SAICA articles, IFRS expertise, and the ability to engage with senior management. A stable, established insurer environment offers long-term growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with SAICA articles completed in an insurance context.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in financial reporting and controls.
• Ability to manage reconciliations, risk assessments and stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage financial reporting including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Manage accounting activities including journals, ledgers, trial balances and reconciliations.
• Support financial management and control within the business and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Insurance accounting

Financial reporting

IFRS

Financial controls

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Financial modelling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom Accounting

BCom Honours / CTA

CA(SA)

Job description

Salix Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for an insurance-focused role in Gauteng on a 6-month contract with potential permanence. You will handle professional accounting, financial reporting, analysis and strong financial controls to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The role requires CA(SA) with SAICA articles, IFRS expertise, and the ability to engage with senior management. A stable, established insurer environment offers long-term growth prospects.