Senior Financial Accountant

THE JOB AT A GLANCE Perform professional accounting work, including compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. The role requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles, as well as experience in bookkeeping. Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Information and Business Advice Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions. Financial Management and Control Work within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control. Financial Reporting Manage the preparation and distribution of specific segments of the organization's financial reporting, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols Develop and deliver financial guidelines and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice. Regulatory and Compliance Management Investigate all kinds of incidents and reports and provide expert advice to more senior colleagues. Minimize risk exposures and ensure adherence with regulatory standards by working with all internal functions to make sure compliance programs are properly implemented. Organizational Risk Management Ensure the organization is not exposed to undue risks by using risk management systems to achieve specific goals within a designated area of the business. Financial Modelling Provide financial modelling input into business cases, costs, and schedules to support growth in the business. Data Collection and Analysis Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends. Insights and Reporting: Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports. Financial Management and Control: Work within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE? Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Undergraduate Degree / Honours Tertiary Degree NQF level 7: Finance Degree completed Articles advantageous Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (>1 year to 3 years) WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN? We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that’s 128 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Flexible work arrangements (combination of remote and in the office). Furthermore, you will be a part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration. Turnaround time The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days please consider your application unsuccessful. Our Commitment to transformation: In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.