Job Details
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable and fast-paced organisation based in Pretoria, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining accounting records, and supporting strategic financial functions. If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and bring solid experience in short-term insurance accounting, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Procurement and Suppliers
Review primary source documents
Ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures, budget limits, and Levels of Authority
Verify completeness of supporting documentation
Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms
Provide support in other procurement-related areas as needed
General Accounting Records and Reconciliations
Review cash books, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers
Process and review non-routine/complex journal entries
Prepare and review reconciliation schedules to ensure balance sheet accuracy
Ensure accuracy of intercompany and related party transactions
Perform calculations for amounts recognised in records
Review payroll information and Group instructions
Validate customer and supplier age analysis
Assist in other accounting functions as needed
Management Information
Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and supporting schedules
Develop and maintain management reporting templates
Support executive management with required financial reports
Sales Function
Prepare and maintain revenue calculations and supporting documentation
Validate inputs used in system-generated revenue calculations
Oversee collections from customers
Maintain summaries of Assets Under Management
Treasury and Financial Soundness
Review bookkeeper’s treasury-related functions
Ensure accuracy in cash flow forecasts (short and long term)
Monitor financial soundness requirements (liquidity, solvency, etc.)
May act as a releaser of payments on banking platforms
Taxation
Prepare VAT reconciliations, tax computations, and DWT returns
Maintain accurate SARS balances
Ensure timely submission and payment of all tax obligations
Maintain valid tax clearance and address audit queries promptly
Audit and Year-End
Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors
Prepare annual financial statements and ensure timely submission of audit requirements
Special Projects
Lead execution and daily monitoring of assigned financial projects
Strategic and Other Areas
Participate in strategic meetings and provide analytical input
Present and train peers and subordinates as required
Collaborate on policy and strategy development
Other – Company Specific
Additional duties to be specified by the division
Requirements
- BCom or BCompt (Accounting) or equivalent
Accountant I: Completed articles or 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting
Accountant II: Completed articles and 3 years’ experience or 8 years in bookkeeping/accounting
Additional Requirement: Experience in the short-term insurance industry is essential
Accounting principles and practices
Proficiency in SAGE X3, Excel, Outlook, Word
Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organisational skills
Adherence to processes and procedures
Problem analysis and resolution
Effective communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Methodical and focused approach
Team collaboration
Active learner
Benefits
- Market-related salary
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
- Please use "Accountant (Insurance)" as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
