Talent Pool: Client Accounting Manager

Guardrisk; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Client Accounting Manager to oversee financial management processes and manage a team of accountants in South Africa. Candidates should possess strong financial analysis skills and at least 7 years of accounting experience, including 3 years in insurance. The role offers a permanent position with some remote opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in Insurance.
• 3-5 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Control and process financial information accurately.
• Manage accounting functions for clients' portfolios.
• Prepare and review financial transactions and reporting.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Education

Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting

Degree in Financial Management or Accounting

Completed Articles / Traineeship

Chartered Accountant (advantageous)

Job description

Job Details

Closing Date: 2025/11/22

Reference Number: MMH251105-2

Job Title: Talent Pool: Client Accounting Manager

Position Type: Permanent

Role Family: Finance

Cluster: Guardrisk

Remote Opportunity: Some of the time

Location: South Africa, Gauteng, Sandton

Introduction

Guardrisk is the undisputed market leader in cell captive insurance and risk solutions. We are renowned for our innovative approach to cell captive structures and other alternative risk transfer solutions for our clients. Guardrisk offers clients custom designed cover and is registered in South Africa as an insurer for all statutory classes of non-life and life insurance business.

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Role Purpose

Accurately control and process financial information and prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes in respect of client accounting.

Manage a team of accountants and be able to review, guide and assist where necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting
• Degree in Financial Management or Accounting
• Completed Articles / Traineeship
• Chartered Accountant (advantageous)

Experience

• 7 - 9 years' experience in accounting
• 3-5 management experience
• At least 3 years Insurance experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control financial management process (Internal Process)
• Management of the accounting function for Guardrisk Insurance cell captive & contingency policy clients (by portfolio of clients allocated).
• Management of two subsidiary companies legal entity financial accounts.
• Accurately, efficiently and timely capturing and reporting of transactions of their portfolio of client.
• Review and /or prepare payments documents and obtain the necessary source documentation and authorisation to effect payments timely and with the determined service level agreement levels.
• Review and approve the general ledger journal allocations based on levels of authority and policy.
• Review all documentation to ensure that the correct level of authority has authorised the document and raise any exceptions with the relevant stakeholder.
• Prepare and review financial transactions and reporting of each client within their portfolio of clients.
• Compile and prepare monthly and year end reconciliations of their portfolio of clients.
• Identify and report respective accounting or reporting issues.
• Investigate and resolve any outstanding queries in relation to accounting issues.
• Portfolio support and management/servicing by working closely with the portfolio manager and other colleagues.
• Identify and resolve problem sources or elevate to relevant level of authority.
• Special Projects assigned with the group.
• Meeting company and client accounting, payment and reporting deadlines.
• Contribute to the enhancement of systems and processes issues in order to enhance financial management.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Identify and reconcile discrepancies and problems.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service within the organisation.
• Prepare and provide necessary documentation to complete timely audit both for client and Guardrisk.
• Contribute to the audit process and resolve any audit queries within the deadlines set.
• Manage a team of accountants and provide assistance, support and transfer of skills and training.
• Perform the review functions of the cells and provide feedback where required.
• Prepare monthly financial packs to MMH Group.

Engage with clients in a client centric manner (Client Services)

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Make recommendations to improve client service within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Self‑management and teamwork (People)

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

Manage budget and implement sound financial controls (Finance)

• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy.
• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Implement and manage financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems and use to monitor and report on financial activities.
• Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Investigate reported wilful acts of non‑compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings.

Competencies

• Business Acumen – Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drive business success and how they impact the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group.
• Collaboration – Prioritises the business interests of MMI and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions.
• Client/Stakeholder Commitment – Anticipates, meets and exceeds client's needs by creating long‑lasting relationships that support the client value proposition, support their financial wellness and ensure client centricity.
• Impact and Influence – Persuades, convinces, influences and inspires others, both within MMI and externally to win support, loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of MMI.
• Drive for Results – Drives a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results.
• Self‑Awareness and Insight – Manages self and relationships with others effectively and provides perspective in difficult situations.
• Leads Change and Innovation – Actively leads change, does what is right for the business and drives continuous improvement through innovation.
• Diversity and Inclusiveness – Is sensitive to individual and cultural similarities and differences and demonstrates humility and an openness to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.

Contact

Enquiries: [e-mail] (Email Applications Accepted)