Senior Financial Accountant

Rand Mutual Assurance
Parktown, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

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.

Requirements

  • NQF level 7: Finance Degree completed
  • Articles advantageous
  • Minimum 4 – 6 years’ experience as an Accountant in an Insurance/Financial Services Sector (preferred)
  • 1 – 2 years operating in a Senior Accountant role
  • 2 years of life insurance experience
  • Good knowledge of accounting principles in business and application thereof IRFS, Income Tax Act and VAT Act
  • Knowledgeable in Fixed Assets
  • Computer literate including working knowledge of excel and related formulas
  • Understanding of and ability to prepare reconciliations, resolving of problems and identifying errors
  • Accounting Software knowledge and experience
  • Ability to engage at senior management level
  • Ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Rand Mutual Assurance's own site before 29 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job TypeFull-time
LocationParktown, Gauteng
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date29 November 2026
Rand Mutual Assurance
Parktown, Gauteng

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