Finance Manager

Reporting directly into the Head: Group statutory reporting responsible for the Hollard Group financial reporting with a heavy matrix to the senior finance manager, this role is responsible for the end-to-end financial reporting function and providing technical support to the business units.
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for all internal and external financial reporting requirements of the Life license.
Manage and oversee the month-end-close process and collaborate with actuarial and tax teams for accurate financial reports.
Review Business Performance Measures (Performance cell levels) and provide analytical support to the Group Reports Provide financial support in assessing business performance by monitoring the key financial metrics, key ratios, regulatory risks, insurance reserving and other governance and risk management practices Management of Group wide financial planning and forecasting process across the Hollard Group Ensure financial controls are designed, implemented and managed within the financial reporting environment and drive balance sheet controls / management across the Group.
Prepare and coordinate the regulatory reporting for Group (PA, SARB etc) Stakeholder Support: Actuarial, Tax and provide support to divisions and the external audit process.
Preparation of the consolidated annual financial statements Research of changes to statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and responsible for the development of Hollard actions in response to the changes Provide technical accounting support to business units and drive implementation of technical standards