Insurance Accountant | On-site | George, Western Cape

About the role

You'll play an important role in ensuring the financial integrity of our insurance businesses by delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting statutory and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Financial Manager and a variety of internal stakeholders, you'll help produce meaningful financial information that supports both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

Some of what you'll be doing includes

• Preparing month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reports
• Producing accurate management accounts and financial reporting
• Supporting the preparation of IFRS-compliant annual financial statements
• Assisting with audits and regulatory reporting
• Preparing VAT and income tax calculations
• Managing partner-related financial reporting and settlements
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
• Working collaboratively across finance and operational teams

About you

• You're someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and accuracy to every detail. You thrive in an environment where integrity, accountability and continuous improvement matter.

Requirements

You'll be a great fit if you have

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting degree or equivalent
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles
• Experience in financial accounting and month-end reporting
• Experience preparing reconciliations and financial reports
• Working knowledge of VAT and income tax
• Sound understanding of IFRS
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems

It'll be a bonus if you have

• 2–5 years' post-articles experience
• Experience within insurance or financial services
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience preparing IFRS annual financial statements
• Exposure to Acumatica ERP