Durban: Account Manager – KZN

February 19, 2026 Jobs in Durban

Job Description

About the Role

A forward-thinking company specializing in cost-efficient and innovative business solutions, situated in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Account Manager. This individual will be responsible for implementing and overseeing best practice scheme administration systems and processes in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Scheme Account Management: Accountable for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Scheme’s operations.
Responsible for continuous improvement and increasing overall efficiency and effectiveness for the Scheme’s operations through the streamlining and enhancement of existing processes and practices.
Responsible for effectively collaborating with the policy administration department to ensure deliverables are met.
Responsible for developing and maintaining productive working relationships with their internal support functions and business enablers.
Pro-actively partnering with IT and Project Office to facilitate continuous improvement.
Ensures that the principles of TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) are embodied in the processes and practices used in managing the Scheme.

Financial Reporting and Analysis: Responsible for aligning the scheme accounting processes to effectively support the scheme operations.
Accountable for providing the business partners with accurate, complete and value adding financial and operational reports and underwriting deliverables.
Accountable for ensuring that the delivery of reports are as per agreed SLA’s.
Responsible for reviewing the scheme financial reports to ensure that they are accurate and complete.
Responsible for reviewing and analysing data and reports with the intention of understanding trends, anomalies, and errors.

Relationship Management: Responsible for developing and maintaining productive and positive working relationships with their business partners through understanding, anticipating, and meeting their expectations.
Responsible for providing excellent service through on-going engagement, responsiveness and diligent resolution of matters raised.
Responsible for the quality of outputs to business partners and their policyholders.
Responsible for building and maintaining productive working relationships within the organisation.

Leading and Managing People: Effectively align to the framework of the Leadership Attributes at the company, as documented. Consistently exhibit the desired outcomes of Excellence, Relationships, Responsiveness, Accountability and Teamwork.

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Requirements

Com Degree or equivalent level Accounting Diploma is required.
An Accounting “major” would be preferable.
Proven track record in leading, managing and coaching a team is required.
At least 5 years previous related working experience in a corporate entity is required with demonstrated supervisory and management experience.
Experience in working with advanced Excel is required.
Proficient in the preparation and analysis of reports.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned.

How to Apply

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The accounting and finance industry is a vital component of eThekwini’s economy, providing essential services to businesses, governments, and individuals. Generally, job seekers in this field can expect a stable and secure career with opportunities for growth and development. Typically, roles in accounting and finance are found across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector.

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Accounting and finance professionals can be found across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector. The financial services sector is often a major employer of accounting and finance professionals in eThekwini, while the technology industry also provides many opportunities for growth and development. Other industries, such as manufacturing and construction, also require skilled accounting and finance professionals to manage their finances effectively.

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