To contribute to and implement broader financial strategy across the business with a long-term focus on future financial direction of the business. To sets operational policies for the business, develop and take accountability for a business plan.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial accounting/ control function in the business unit.
• Carries overall responsibility for the preparation and quality of financial accounts and maintenance of financial records
• Contributes to and implements financial strategy.
• Assists in deciding on the financial and business viability of new and existing projects and programmes.
• Analyses financial records such as income trends.
• Plans and prepares budgets and documents such as the annual report according to organizational goals.
• Analyses and monitors the effect of budget or policy changes on business unit productivity.
• Responsible for audit liaison as well as tax legislative & statutory requirements.
• Provides leadership and supervision to the General Insurance finance team
• Manages UAP properties in coordination with the Facilities Manager.

Deliverables (output)

The following detailed outputs are required from this role.

• To manage all Financial resources
• Be responsible for actuarial valuation of the business.
• Translates strategy into business plan.
• Accountable for preparation of financial reports, results and commentary
• Gives oversight support to the Financial and Operational performance of the business
• Responsible for planning and forecasting
• Manages capital and Tax
• Ensures best financial operating practice and compliance.
• Responsible for audit liaison as well as tax, legislative & statutory requirements.
• Influences business on corrective actions required on issues raised by financial accountant.
• To manage the consolidation of accounts.
• Looks for opportunities to minimize tax liabilities of the organization

Skills

Education

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc): Accounting For Chartered Accountants