About the position
Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Accountant within the insurance industry on behalf of our client — a major player in the short-term insurance sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable and fast-paced organisation based in Pretoria, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining accounting records, and supporting strategic financial functions. If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and bring solid experience in short-term insurance accounting, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Procurement and Suppliers
- Review primary source documents
- Ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures, budget limits, and Levels of Authority
- Verify completeness of supporting documentation
- Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms
- Provide support in other procurement-related areas as needed
General Accounting Records and Reconciliations- Review cash books, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers
- Process and review non-routine/complex journal entries
- Prepare and review reconciliation schedules to ensure balance sheet accuracy
- Ensure accuracy of intercompany and related party transactions
- Perform calculations for amounts recognised in records
- Review payroll information and Group instructions
- Validate customer and supplier age analysis
- Assist in other accounting functions as needed
Management Information- Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and supporting schedules
- Develop and maintain management reporting templates
- Support executive management with required financial reports
Sales Function- Prepare and maintain revenue calculations and supporting documentation
- Validate inputs used in system-generated revenue calculations
- Oversee collections from customers
- Maintain summaries of Assets Under Management
Treasury and Financial Soundness- Review bookkeeper’s treasury-related functions
- Ensure accuracy in cash flow forecasts (short and long term)
- Monitor financial soundness requirements (liquidity, solvency, etc.)
- May act as a releaser of payments on banking platforms
Taxation- Prepare VAT reconciliations, tax computations, and DWT returns
- Maintain accurate SARS balances
- Ensure timely submission and payment of all tax obligations
- Maintain valid tax clearance and address audit queries promptly
Audit and Year-End- Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors
- Prepare annual financial statements and ensure timely submission of audit requirements
Special Projects- Lead execution and daily monitoring of assigned financial projects
Strategic and Other Areas- Participate in strategic meetings and provide analytical input
- Present and train peers and subordinates as required
- Collaborate on policy and strategy development
Other – Company Specific- Additional duties to be specified by the division
Requirements
- BCom or BCompt (Accounting) or equivalent
- Accountant I: Completed articles or 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting
- Accountant II: Completed articles and 3 years’ experience or 8 years in bookkeeping/accounting
- Additional Requirement: Experience in the short-term insurance industry is essential
- Accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in SAGE X3, Excel, Outlook, Word
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Planning and organisational skills
- Adherence to processes and procedures
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Methodical and focused approach
- Team collaboration
- Active learner
Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or email us your CV: [Email Address Removed]
- Please use "Accountant (Insurance)" as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
Desired Skills:
- Accountant (Short-term insurance)
- Accountant (Short-term insurance)
- Accountant (Short-term insurance)
