Finance Manager - AON South Africa

AON South Africa is recruiting a Finance Manager in our Finance Department, based at our offices (Currently working remotely) in Roodepoort. The role of the Financial Manager – Operations is to manage internal control and related technical accounting functions for the group.

This position complies with the Company's Employment Equity policies.

Key Responsibilities    

• Leading and managing of staff.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of operational functions within Finance These include Accounts Receivable, Insurer Creditors, and Cashbook.
• Responsible for finance operational process and internal control review, maintenance, and improvement.
• Responsible for the accurate accounting of company operating and broking systems.
• Ensures compliance / regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• Management of General ledger control and reconciliations.
• Responsible for Treasury management.
• Regular interaction with business and management to resolve operational or accounting issues.
• Shared Responsibility for:
• Risk management.
• VAT compliance.
• Income tax compliance and related administration.
• Shared responsibility for Internal and Internal and Statutory reporting.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.
• Mentoring and coaching of staff – drive employee engagement and transformation.

Minimum Requirements    

Qualifications:

• Have Grade 12 (Matric).
• Be in a possession of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-experience.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the South African and international short-term insurance markets.
• In-depth strategic knowledge of industry and business strategies and company goals.
• The specialist knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and control principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting processes/IFRS/US GAAP and taxation regulations.
• High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Excel in particular).

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to design good corporate governance practices and control environments.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to work in and lead and manage teams.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in a similar or related environment.
• 2 to 4 years of managerial experience.
• Preferably have experience in the short-term insurance industry.
• Experience working in the insurance industry is preferable.