Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Opex reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and meaningful commentary on results
• Manage budget and forecast processes for support areas, providing strategic support to Exco and driving cost-saving initiatives
• Oversee balance sheet management, implementing controls, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely query resolution
• Act as central point of contact for audit processes, GIA findings, and accounting policies within the business unit
• Drive working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and IFRS17 Opex allocation in collaboration with actuarial teams
• Support BEE compliance by monitoring targets, liaising with Group Finance, and ensuring accurate procurement and ESD reporting

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom Honours or CIMA (studying toward)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a senior finance role, with proven exposure to strategic business partnering
• Insurance industry experience is essential (Life Insurance preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial and management accounting, and insurance-specific technical accounting
• Advanced MS Office skills (knowledge of Great Plains advantageous)
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Strong relationship-building and change management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Our Non-Negotiables:

• 8 years’ experience in the Insurance sector (Life Insurance preferred)
• IFRS 17 exposure and hands-on experience
• Mature leadership background with at least 4 years in direct leadership, managing a team of ±8 members

For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit:
www.********.co.za
 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
 
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!
 
For more information, contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

Your finance career should be more than month-end and reports — it should be about influence, strategy, and impact. Here’s your chance to step into a Finance Business Partner role with a leading financial services organisation and play a pivotal part in shaping business performance within the insurance space. In this role, you won’t just report on the numbers — you’ll bring them to life, translating data into insights that drive smarter decisions. You’ll partner directly with senior leaders, challenge the status quo, and ensure financial strategy aligns with business growth.
This is an opportunity to amplify your leadership profile, gain recognition as a trusted advisor, and position yourself for the next level in your career journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Opex reporting process, delivering accuracy, compliance, and meaningful insights.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting cycle for support areas, partnering with Exco to drive cost efficiency.
• Oversee balance sheet management, ensuring robust controls, reconciliations, and timely query resolution.
• Act as the primary contact for audits, GIA findings, and accounting policy matters.
• Drive working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and IFRS17 Opex allocation in collaboration with actuarial teams.
• Support BEE compliance through monitoring, reporting, and engagement with Group Finance on procurement and ESD requirements.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom Honours or CIMA (studying towards).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior finance role with strong exposure to strategic business partnering.
• Insurance industry experience is essential (Life Insurance preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, financial/management accounting, and insurance-specific technical accounting.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Great Plains advantageous).
• Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

 
Why Apply?
 
This isn’t just another finance role — it’s your chance to work at senior level in a complex, high-impact environment where your skills will directly influence performance, compliance, and strategic outcomes.
 
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial Manager
• Financial Accountant
• Newly Qualified CA(SA)
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Analyst

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Ally-Jane Volmink
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!
www.********.co.za

Our client, a globally recognised name in the insurance industry, is on the hunt for a Finance Business Partner who’s ready to go beyond the numbers. This is your chance to step into a high-impact, strategic role where your insights will directly influence the performance and direction of a market leader with a legacy of excellence and innovation.
This isn’t your average finance role—this is about becoming a trusted advisor at the heart of the business.

Duties

• Act as a strategic partner to key business units, offering financial insight that drives smart decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Transform complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Drive performance analysis—spotting trends, identifying risks, and highlighting growth opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally to support major initiatives and evaluate investment decisions.
• Take ownership of monthly reporting cycles and deliver insightful variance analysis.

Requirements

• A BCom in Accounting or CA(SA) 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar finance partnering role
• Short-Term Insurance experience is essential—you understand the industry landscape and speak the language of insurance

For more information contact
Shivani Singh 
*****@*****.co.za

Our client, a respected short-term insurance company in Johannesburg North, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide both operational and strategic financial support across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making, drive business performance, and gain exposure to the fast-paced insurance sector.
 
Duties:

• Partner with business units to provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for efficiency and growth
• Prepare management reports and present actionable insights to senior management
• Provide financial input on strategic initiatives, projects, and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards

 
Education and experience:

• CA(SA) qualification
• At least 3 -4 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in short-term insurance finance or operational support
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate numbers into business insights
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
• Exposure to both operational and strategic finance functions

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit www.********.co.za
 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
 
For more information, contact:
Eshana Sewraj-Ramshat