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Gauteng: Finance Executive posted by Salix Recruitment

Gauteng: Finance Executive posted by Salix Recruitment

Posted on 2025-05-29 00:00:00

Employer Salix Recruitment
Category Other Finance/Accounting
Location Gauteng  / Gauteng

Job Summary

Are you a strategic finance leader with deep expertise in financial reporting, operational excellence, and commercial insight? Join a long-standing organisation in the insurance sector and play a pivotal role in driving transformation and performance across the business.

As the Finance Executive, you will lead all financial reporting, operational finance, and business analysis activities for the division. You’ll oversee internal and external financial reporting processes, drive finance transformation initiatives, and provide leadership that supports the organisation’s strategic and commercial goals.
 
Duties:
 

  • Oversee accurate, timely monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
  • Maintain a clean control environment with strong adherence to IFRS and regulatory compliance
  • Improve internal controls and financial systems for operational efficiency
  • Analyse and report on profitability, variances, cost drivers, and business trends
  • Benchmark performance against competitors and generate actionable insights
  • Produce executive-level reports for EXCO and other stakeholders
  • Lead the budgeting process and ensure alignment with strategic initiatives
  • Manage capital budgeting and scenario-based forecasting
  • Monitor business capacity and strategic project financial impact
  • Implement effective cost modelling across business entities and shared services
  • Oversee transactional operations, including procurement and premium collections
  • Maintain KPI-driven processes aligned with growth and compliance targets
  • Conduct feasibility studies and financial modelling for new business opportunities
  • Support M&A valuations and partnership pricing decisions
  • Collaborate with Corporate Finance on investment strategies and capital allocation
  • Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance
  • Set clear objectives and deliverables aligned to organisational goals
  • Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors to uphold audit standards

 
Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • BCom Degree
  • BCom Honours / CTA
  • CA(SA)

 
Experience:

  • Completed SAICA Articles
  • Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience
  • At least 5 years at a senior managerial level
  • Proven experience in a regulated financial services firm
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
  • Experience in life insurance or long-term insurance will be advantageous

 
Skills & Competencies:
 

  • Financial Reporting & IFRS: Strong technical accounting and regulatory reporting expertise.
  • Strategic Planning: Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling for business growth.
  • Business Acumen: Commercially savvy with the ability to drive insights and improve profitability.
  • Operational Finance: Oversight of financial operations, controls, and process optimisation.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-performing finance teams and align them to strategic goals.
  • Regulatory & Risk Compliance: Deep understanding of financial regulations and internal risk controls.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Excellent presentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Change Management: Experience in finance transformation and driving process improvements.
  • Tech Proficiency: Proficient in ERP systems, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
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Gauteng: Finance Executive posted by Salix Recruitment

Gauteng: Finance Executive posted by Salix Recruitment

Posted on 2025-05-29 00:00:00

Employer Salix Recruitment
Category Other Finance/Accounting
Location Gauteng  / Gauteng

Job Summary

This is your chance to lead the financial strategy and operational finance of a business that’s transforming lives. As a Finance Executive, you’ll take the reins on financial reporting, insights, budgeting, operational control, and investment analysis for the business, part of a respected group with over 130 years of stability and impact.

Are you a strategic finance leader with deep expertise in financial reporting, operational excellence, and commercial insight? Join a long-standing organisation in the insurance sector and play a pivotal role in driving transformation and performance across the business.

As the Finance Executive, you will lead all financial reporting, operational finance, and business analysis activities for the division. You’ll oversee internal and external financial reporting processes, drive finance transformation initiatives, and provide leadership that supports the organisation’s strategic and commercial goals.
Reach out to *****@*****.co.za
 
Duties:
 

  • Lead internal & external reporting processes
  • Drive IFRS compliance, internal control, and process integrity
  • Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financials are accurate and insightful
  • Produce actionable business intelligence, financial ratios, and benchmarking reports
  • Provide performance insights, trend analysis, and margin improvement strategies
  • Drive the annual budget and rolling forecast processes
  • Align strategic projects with financial targets
  • Evaluate cost drivers and capacity planning
  • Enhance efficiencies across procurement, collections, and compliance
  • Ensure transactional operations support growth targets
  • Partner with Corporate Finance on M&A valuations and feasibility studies
  • Deliver robust financial models and business cases to EXCO & the Board
  • Provide financial leadership on new business, partnerships, and pricing
  • Lead a high-performing finance team
  • Manage external audits and mitigate financial risk
  • Champion compliance across finance operations

 
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  • Track record in financial planning, risk, governance, and team management

 
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  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
  • Expertise in internal and external audit processes
  • Advanced budgeting and forecasting capabilities
  • Strategic financial planning and risk management
  • Strong cost management and profitability analysis skills
  • Ability to perform business performance and competitor analysis
  • Skilled in financial modelling and feasibility studies
  • Experience in mergers & acquisitions and investment evaluations
  • Commercial awareness in a regulated financial services environment
  • Deep understanding of insurance industry financial operations
  • Proficient in internal controls and governance frameworks
  • Change management and process improvement expertise
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities
  • Ability to lead and mentor high-performing finance teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
  • High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
  • Knowledge of procurement, COIDA, and premium collections
  • Experience with capital budgeting and strategic project impact analysis
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