Job title : Accountant : Investments Reporting (Fixed-Term Contract)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 01, 2025
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Reporting to the Manager Group Finance Investments, the Accountant - Investments Reporting : Group Finance is responsible for overseeing the General Ledger entries and reporting of Investment financial information for PPS Group.The successful incumbent will be responsible for preparing financial reports and interpreting financial data to deliver accurate insights to management and the PPS Board, including value-added commentary for both month-end and year-end reportingMinimum Requirements
Education :
CA(SA) designationExperience :
4 years working experienceExperience in the financial industryKnowledge and Skills :
Knowledge of the insurance industry (preferred)Knowledge of Investments (essential)Good accounting knowledge and proven track recordProficient use of Finance SoftwareCompetencies :
Attention to detailSelf-starterPersuasive and influentialCritical thinkingDecision makingResponsible, accountable & takes extreme ownershipDuties and Responsibilities
Budgeting
Assist in the preparation and capture of investment budgetPrepare budget presentations for Exco and Board budget meetings with value added commentary on all variancesInvestigate and explain monthly variances to budget on all key numbersAssist and prepare financial information for the annual financial statementsBank Confirmation Letters for Financial Year End reportingYear-End reporting and Quarterly
Attending to Internal and External Audit queriesAssist with the submission of the annual tax return (CGT base cost adjustment) Statutory reporting Realised profit summary and CGT adjusted profit workingsAttending to Audit queriesSolvency Asset requirements (SAM)Investment Asset Allocation Reporting - Reserve Bank ReturnsSA Reserve Bank Return (C68 –SARB, B16 and Asset allocation)Namibia reporting (NAMFISA and Regulation 15) Business related issuesRespond to queries from business timeouslyEnsuring the smooth transition of the Investment Admin Automation SystemAssisting with Ad Hoc requestsAccounting / Financial Services jobs