Centurion: Underwriter posted by The Hiring House

April 15, 2026 Jobs in Centurion

The Hiring House

Gauteng

Finance/Accounting Management

Job Description

About the Role

The Centurion Underwriter role at The Hiring House involves analyzing and interpreting financial statements, processing and sensitizing financial models, and engaging with credit report writers to obtain credit reports. You will also conduct desktop and field due diligence, engage the deal team in coordinating visits and negotiating transaction structures, and evaluate information to determine levels of risk. This is a critical role that requires strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and experience in short-term trade insurance and/or reinsurance underwriting or risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and Interpret financial statements;
Process and sensitize financial models;
Engage with credit report writers to obtain credit reports;
Conduct desktop and field due diligence, where applicable, that includes reviewing contracts, financial documents, amongst others;
Engage the deal team to process of coordinating the visits, required information relating to the transaction, negotiate the structure of the transactions, assessing of commercial terms in the financial documents, application and other related documents to reach financial close;
Evaluate information to determine level of risks in relation to the cover being assessed to support the transactions that meet the client’s mandate and credit requirements;

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Credit Risk Management, Business Administration or relevant fields;
Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in short-term trade insurance and/or reinsurance, commercial and /or political risk underwriting or risk management;
Basic knowledge of international business, contractual, corporate and financial practices and accounting;
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS qualification) will be an added advantage;

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Salary & Benefits

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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng

In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.

Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.

Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.

Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.

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Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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