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South Africa: Financial Manager posted by Communicate Finance

Financial Manager

Posted on 2025-03-30

Employer Communicate Finance
Salary 0
Category Finance Accounting
Location South Africa  /  South Africa

Job Summary

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled finance professional with a blend of technical expertise, strategic acumen, and strong leadership abilities. This role demands a deep understanding of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, as well as experience in life insurance, investment products, and regulatory compliance.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Leadership: Oversee financial management, accounting, and control functions, driving operational excellence through team leadership and process optimisation.
  • IFRS 17 & IFRS 9 Application: Ensure compliance and seamless integration with actuarial valuations.
  • Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Deliver high-quality, timely financial reports that support executive decision-making and regulatory requirements.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with finance teams across the business and broader group to manage financial risks, resolve issues, and enhance business insights.
  • Strategic Decision Support: Develop expertise in key value drivers, KPIs, and risk factors, providing input on strategic priorities and audit committee focus areas.
  • Business Planning: Lead the financial planning process for the life-wrapped business, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives.
  • Tax & Compliance Oversight: Manage tax allocations across tax funds and liaise with Group Tax for compliance and reporting accuracy.
  • Product Implementation: Lead the financial execution of new product launches, leveraging technical accounting expertise.
  • Financial Controls & Audit Readiness: Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with audit, regulatory, and tax requirements.
  • Group Consolidation Support: Identify and implement financial adjustments, ensuring accurate consolidation into Group results.

Qualifications & Experience

  • CA (SA) with 7–10 years post-qualification experience.
  • Experience in life insurance or financial services is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of life-wrapped investment products.
  • Prior exposure to financial reporting in a listed Group is advantageous.
  • Expertise in IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, with the ability to apply complex accounting regulations.
  • Proven track record in automating financial processes and enhancing reporting efficiency.
  • Experience managing financial controls in large organisations.
  • Familiarity with South African regulatory and tax requirements for life insurers.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic business needs, including occasional extended hours.

Key Competencies

  • Leadership & Team Management: Ability to inspire and guide teams towards excellence.
  • Strategic Thinking: A forward-looking approach to financial management and business performance.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional skills in conveying complex financial concepts to executives, auditors, and regulators.
  • Resilience & Agility: Thrives under pressure, managing competing priorities with confidence.
  • Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset focused on driving efficiency and innovation.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading wealth management business. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and drive financial excellence, apply today or send me your CV to Communicate Finance
Financial Manager position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by Communicate Finance. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-03-30 at 01:11:49 in the Finance Accounting category

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