Client Accountant ManagerGuardrisk • ZA
Client Accountant Manager
Guardrisk • ZA
5 days ago
Job descriptionDegree in Financial Management or Accounting Completed Articles / Traineeship Chartered Accountant (advantageous) 8 - 10 years’ experience in accounting (non-CA(SA)) 3 - 5 years post articles (CA(SA)) 3 - 5 years management experience Insurance experience preferred Management of the accounting function for Guardrisk Life cell captive clients (by portfolio of clients allocated). Accurately, efficiently and timely capturing and reporting of transactions for their portfolio of clients. Review and / or prepare payments documents and obtain the necessary source documentation and authorisation to effect payments timely and with the determined service level agreement levels. Review and approve the general ledger journal allocations based on levels of authority and policy. Review all documentation to ensure that the correct level of authority has authorised the document and raise any exceptions with the relevant stakeholder. Prepare and review financial transactions and reporting of each client within their portfolio of clients. Compile and prepare monthly and year end reconciliations of their portfolio of clients, including the review of the teams reconciliations. Identify and report respective accounting or reporting issues. Investigate and resolve any outstanding queries in relation to accounting issues. Portfolio support and management / servicing by working closely with the portfolio manager and other colleagues. Identify and resolve problem sources or escalate to relevant level of authority. Special Projects assigned with the group. Meeting company and client accounting, payment and reporting deadlines. Contribute to the enhancement of systems and processes issues to enhance financial management. Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge. Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas. Identify and reconcile discrepancies and problems. Build and maintain relationships with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders. Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service within the organisation. Prepare and provide necessary documentation to complete timely audit both for client and Guardrisk. Contribute to the audit process and resolve any audit queries within the deadlines set. Manage a team of accountants and provide assistance, support and transfer of skills and training. Perform the review functions of the cells and provided feedback where required. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders. Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients. Make recommendations to improvement client service within area of responsibility. Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service. Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders. Positively influence and participate in change initiatives. Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge. Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas. Take ownership for driving career development. Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy. Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency. Implement and manage financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems and use to monitor and report on financial activities. Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct. Investigate reported wilful acts of non-compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings.
Job Location : , Gauteng, South Africa
Application Deadline : February 28, 2026
Role Purpose
- Accurately control and process financial information and prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes in respect of client accounting.
- Manage a team of accountants and be able to review, guide and assist where necessary.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate and control financial management process
(Internal Process)
Engage with clients in a client centric manner
(Client Services)
Self-management and teamwork
(People)
Manage budget and implement sound financial controls
(Finance)
Deadline : 28th February,2026
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