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All right, all right – let’s cut to the formalities. Here's the deal. At Hollard, we get up in the morning to ensure people sleep better at night. Our job is to look after the stuff our customers love. In fact, 5 million people already trust us with their stuff. That's pretty big deal… read more to us. http://www.hollard.co.za Impressum The Hollard Insurance Co. Ltd (Reg No 1952/003004/06) is an Authorised Financial Services Provider. Hollard Life Assurance Co. Ltd (Reg No 1993/001405/06) is an Authorised Financial Services Provider. Hollard Investment Managers Pty Ltd (Reg No 1997/001696/07) is an Authorised Financial Services Provider. Specialties Funeral insurance, Life insurance, Hospital Cash Back Plan insurance, Motor Xtender vehicle warranty insurance, Pay As You Drive usage-based car insurance, Motor and Household insurance, and Parnership philosophy – Flexible approach 22 Oxford Road, Parktown, Johannesburg
Job Purpose
Reporting directly into Head of Reporting. The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for Performing financial analysis and assessing the financial viability of business transactions from both Internal and External partners and administrators. Ensuring that the process is efficient, focusing on Automation and Optimization. Provide business data and analysis to managers within the organisation to assist in business decision making and control.
Key Responsibilities
To manage the accurate processing of automated Journals to the General Ledger by T+5 of accounting reporting
To manage the accurate processing of manual journals to the General Ledger by T+8 of accounting reporting (Off platform NON automated)
Contract with the Finance Operations areas to ensure delivery to the business unit within terms of agreed SLA’s
Provide financial support and guidance to the team and to the relevant stakeholders
Updating cessions and posting Reserves & Interest Journal
Efficient assistance with external and GIA audit processes plus elimination of significant audit findings to the extent that these relate to both control design and execution.
Attending to queries and Adhoc requests
Responsible for integrated planning process
Executing Automation and Optimization for all Off platform business
Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly and annual management information
Review of the general ledger and provide review notes / monthly commentary.
Analyse, report and review on organisational profitability, trends and balance sheet
Balance sheet management and sign off.
Financial systems designed, implemented and maintained.
Supervising a finance team
Required Knowledge and Experience
Required Experience
5 – 8 years’ experience in the Finance and Insurance industry – Not negotiable
Aptitude and interest in Numbers, Business and processes
Proven experience as a Management accountant
Demonstrated experience in working with Finance Control and Reporting
Ability to work with different work streams and drive finance reporting process.
System Automation experience and Data analysis exposure
Required Knowledge and Skills
PC literate (Advanced MS Office, Great Plains an advantage)
Knowledge and skills in IFRS17
Knowledge and skills in working with advanced excel formula
Knowledge of systems and controls, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Experience and knowledge of Financial control and Financial Reporting
Educational Requirements
CA SA not negotiable.
Deadline:27th August,2025
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