Job Title

Finance supervisor

South Africa, Gauteng
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Area: South Africa, Gauteng
Sector: Insurance
Posted: 8 May 2026

Job Details

We are looking for a finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and is willing to take ownership of the finance function beyond traditional reporting. The successful candidate will not only ensure accurate financial reporting but will also translate financial information into strategic insights for stakeholders.

Management Reporting

  • Prepare monthly management accounts (entity and product) for the entity and for inclusion into the group.
  • Provide clear commentary on variances, business performance and emerging risks.
  • Present financial results in a clear, concise and decision-focused manner.

Financial Control & Governance

  • Ensure complete, accurate and valid transactions are recorded in the GL.
  • Maintain strong financial controls and ensure reconciliations are reviewed.
  • Identify risks early, raise them and propose solutions where applicable.
  • Strengthen financial reporting processes where gaps exist.

Operational Finance Leadership

  • Reviewing of daily payments and detailed analysis of supporting schedules.
  • Leading Junior staff in review of their weekly and monthly responsibilities.
  • Maintaining bank accounts at favourable balances. Including cash flow analysis to determine whether there are funds to invest.
  • Monthly trial balance review.
  • Implementation of efficient ways/methods of providing monthly and periodic deliverables.

Regulatory compliance

  • Ensure compliance with VAT on SARS e-filing.

Other

  • Assistance with internal and external audit requests in a timely fashion.

Preparing budgets and forecasts in conjunction with business units.