Strategic Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a well-established financial services organisation within the insurance sector. Our client is seeking a Management Accountant and Finance Reporting Specialist to join a growing and relatively new finance team.

This role is primarily reporting-focused, with exposure to finance systems and process improvement. It is well suited to a reliable, self-driven finance professional who takes ownership of reporting, is comfortable working independently, and can confidently engage with multiple stakeholders when needed.

The position operates within a structured environment but requires agility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate will report into the Financial Manager and work closely with investment, shareholder, and board stakeholders

Role Overview

The role focuses on high-quality management reporting, investment and shareholder reporting, board packs, and financial analysis, while also supporting finance systems and driving continuous improvement in reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Accounting & Reporting

  • Prepare and manage the monthly finance calendar 
  • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts 
  • Compile investment, shareholder, and board reporting packs and presentations 
  • Prepare cashflow reporting 
  • Deliver quarterly reporting, including Invesco submissions 
  • Forecast income statement, balance sheet, and cashflow using Adaptive Insights 
  • Align balance sheet management accounts to Annual Financial Statements (AFS) 

  Budgeting & Annual Processes

  • Assist with Group Consolidation Reporting (GCR) 
  • Support budget preparation and ongoing budget reporting 
  • Prepare financial presentations for boards and committees 

  Finance Systems & Process Improvement

  • Maintain and enhance management reporting and reporting libraries 
  • Design and distribute management information to support decision-making 
  • Act as Administrator for: 
    • Adaptive Insights Budgeting Tool 
    • Accpac Financial System 
  • Support enhancements and new developments within Adaptive Insights 
  • Identify and implement reporting and process improvements 
  • Support ad-hoc finance and system-related projects 

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years’ experience in Public Relations, Communications, or Brand Management, ideally in an agency environment.
• Proven people management experience — you know how to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong project management skills; you’re the steady hand that keeps everything running on track.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills — you can craft a press release, media pitch, or executive statement that lands.
• Confident client-facing presence with a natural ability to manage expectations and influence outcomes.
• Solid understanding of digital PR, influencer engagement, and content strategy.
• Able to work independently in a hybrid or remote setup while maintaining collaboration and momentum.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Accounting 
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience 
• Background in short-term insurance or financial services advantageous, but not essential 

Knowledge

• Strong management accounting and reporting capability 
• Good understanding of financial systems and reporting tools 
• Experience with internal controls 
• Working knowledge of IFRS 

Skills & Attributes

• Strong ownership and accountability for reporting 
• Self-starter with a proactive, improvement-driven mindset 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders effectively 
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team 
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills 
• Confident raising concerns or challenges to management when required 
• Adaptable and agile in a changing environment

Team & Environment

• Flat organisational structure 
• Collaborative and supportive team culture 
• Growth is primarily lateral in the short to medium term, with strong exposure and learning opportunities 
• Best suited to candidates seeking depth of experience rather than rapid vertical promotion 

Role Expectations & KPIs

• Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting 
• Continuous process and reporting improvements 
• Stakeholder satisfaction (investment, board, and management) 
• Ability to adapt and integrate into the team 

Employment Details

• Start Date: Ideally 1 March (early to end of March considered) 
• Salary: To be discussed 
• Work Model: Fully office-based 
• Employment Equity: In line with the client’s Employment Equity plan

SALARY

Negotiable dependent on experience, qualification and work time

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest and effort in applying for this opportunity.