Senior Accountant OMLAU 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.

Qualification:
• A University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting or an equivalent with qualifications in ACCA/CPA

Skills
• Accounting, Ensure Compliance, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), IFRS 17, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), People Management, Professional Etiquette, Teamwork

Education
• Honours Degree (Hons): Finance And Accounting Public (Required)