Group Financial Reporting Specialist

Badger Holdings South Africa, an insurance group in the finance sector, is seeking a talented Group Financial Reporting Specialist to join their George-based team. As the Group Financial Reporting Specialist, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in the Group's external and internal financial reporting together with subsidiary financial reporting requirements. Reporting to the financial management team, you will collaborate with various teams across the group.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and delivering the statutory financial reporting for all Group companies.
• Preparation of separate and consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Annual tax computations and tax-related disclosures as part of the statutory financial reporting function.
• Management of the various group external auditors and deadlines.
• Provide advice and support to finance teams on IFRS accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes while maintaining a high-quality finance function.
• Supporting the finance function with ad-hoc tasks and business improvements.

 Skills and attributes

The successful candidate must possess the following essential skills:

Strong analytical and technical accounting skills, with working knowledge of IFRS reporting and implementation. Knowledge and experience in IFRS17 are desirable, but training will also be provided.


Experience in drafting multi-legal entity separate and consolidated IFRS financial statements

• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent reconciliation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver results and solve problems in a fast-paced and deadline-focused environment.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and financial statements production software. Acumatica, Xero and Draftworx is desirable, but training will also be provided.
• Strong computer literacy with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement ability.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable, with a drive for process improvement.

 Qualifications and experience

 Qualified Chartered Accountant.

• Insurance industry knowledge and experience is not a requirement but will be favourable.

All applicants will have to make themselves available for digital interviews.

The position will be filled in line with the Badger Holdings South Africa culture, values and Employment Equity policy and plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for financial reporting and strong technical skills and want to join an dynamic and professional team, then we want to hear from you. Apply now.

Posted on 26 Jun 16:31, Closing date 25 Jul