Statutory Accountant - Life Insurance IFRS 17 Expert

GuardRisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardrisk Life Ltd, part of the Guardrisk Group, seeks a qualified accountant with life insurance experience to manage statutory reporting, IFRS 17 financial statements, and SARS compliance. The role covers budgeting, group reporting, and client portfolio accounting with strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a BCom in Accounting and CA(SA) designation, with 2–4 years post-article experience in life insurance and related audits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post article experience.
• 2 years post article experience in the life insurance industry.
• Audit experience in life insurance industry.
• General understanding of industry, statutory guidelines and insurance law.
• Experience with calculation of five fund tax applicable to life insurance companies.
• Cell Captive Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SAM quarterly and annual returns for the life insurance portfolio.
• Prepare IFRS 17 financial statements for life insurance companies.
• Assist with SARS-related deliverables including income tax returns, PAYE, and withholding taxes.
• Prepare and submit group reporting packs and financial statements.
• Support portfolio managers and actuarial function with technical queries.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency.

Education

Bcom Accounting

CA(SA)

Job description

Guardrisk Life Ltd, part of the Guardrisk Group, seeks a qualified accountant with life insurance experience to manage statutory reporting, IFRS 17 financial statements, and SARS compliance. The role covers budgeting, group reporting, and client portfolio accounting with strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a BCom in Accounting and CA(SA) designation, with 2–4 years post-article experience in life insurance and related audits.