Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

You will form part of RMM within the Mass Foundation Cluster which is one of the largest customer-facing business segments in Old Mutual. Our vision is to be our customers' most trusted financial partner, passionate about helping them achieve their lifetime goals. Our mission is to enable positive futures for our customers, by bridging the gap between their resources and their financial service’s needs. Our primary goal is to facilitate access to financial solutions for our customers and to keep pace with their changing needs. Our target market is the low and emerging-middle income segment.

This role is accountable for achieving results through others and individually, over periods of 3 months to a year.

The core tasks of the role includes execution of the key strategic priorities as per the business plan and for governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of financial and management submissions / reports; analysis and interpretation of financial data, using financial analysis to better support predictive results; implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls; end-to-end financial function exposure and involvement.

Review IFRS and tax submissions as well as management reports to ensure these are accurate, complete and submitted timeously.

Develops, reports on and interprets financial data, KPIs and benchmarks.

Compilation of 3 year business plans (budgets)

Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken.

Collaborates with business unit stakeholders on financial outcomes and trends.

Testing of accounting processes for new products, new systems and project involvement dependent in the capacity as a finance subject matter expert.

Emphasis of the role is on interpretation and predictive results.

Responsible for audit liaisons as per tax, legislative and statutory requirements.

Supports the execution of a business plan and key strategic objectives.

Accountable for governance and compliance at an operational level.

Analyses financial information and provides insights on the drivers for the results, as well as variances to business plan, forecast prior year and prior month.

Maintains suitable financial control environment.

Innovate and drive efficiencies in finance processes.

Understands and is aware of key IFRS 17 reporting changes to the set of financial results under the roles responsibility (balance sheet and income statement).

Requirements:

Qualified Chartered Accountant.

3-5 years post articles working experience.

IFRS 17 knowledge and application will be advantageous.

Financial Services/Insurance Industry experience will be advantageous.

Managerial experience for a small team.

Attributes:

Technically inclined, including in the application of IFRS and management accounting principles.

Hardworking with a can-do attitude, dedicated and efficient.

Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.

Proactive and able to run with things independently.

Deadline and outcome driven.

Able to prioritise as well as manage expectations.

Solution-oriented.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Able to build rapport and strong relationships quickly.

Inherently curious and keen to learn.

Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Skills

Chartered Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), IFRS 17, Managment Accounting, People Management, Stakeholder Management

Competencies

Builds Effective TeamsBusiness InsightCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesOrganizational Savvy

Education

Chartered Accountant (Required)

Closing Date

30 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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