Senior Accountant OMLAU job at Old Mutual

To manage the accounting function of the company in a professional manner to ensure the company meets its financial obligations on a day-to-day basis.

Accountable for the overall operations of the finance function, including but not limited to daily finance operations, project management, audit execution and compliance at an operational level.

Generates financial information and reports.

Analyses and reports on variances.

Maintains suitable financial control environment.

Support with IFRS 17 reporting and other financial reporting requirements of the company.

To manage the operational activities within the accounting function and to supervise and motivate the staff therein to ensure that they successfully discharge their duties.Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.

Document and monitor internal controls in support of auditing team.

Ensure that (external and internal) accounting procedures are being followed to ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards and regulators requirements.

Develop and offer business analytics relevant for decision-making by Exco management of the company.

Ensure that the monthly and annual accounts are prepared within the stipulated time to assist management and directors in prompt decision making.

Ensure compliance with tax authorities and commissioner of insurance requirements to avoid any regulators requirements

Support with team career development through training programmes, mentorship and fostering team spirit.

Ensure a strong financial control environment through reviews of processes and controls, implementation of audit recommendations and the controls improvement program.

Support with stakeholder engagements such as internal and external audits, regulatory bodies, banks and other key consultants/ stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with all other industry relevant regulations.