Accountant / Assistant Financial Manager (Insurance) in Bloemfontein
Acumen Resources Development · Bloemfontein, Free State
Overview
Acumen Resources Development is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their team in Bloemfontein as an Assistant Financial Manager. This is a permanent, full time role in the insurance industry for someone who wants to move beyond basic accounting and take ownership of financial management, reporting, budgeting and cash flow. If you have commercial or in house accounting experience and enjoy working independently while engaging with management, this could be a great fit. Salary is R35k to R45k CTC per month.
About the role
This is a permanent, full time opportunity in Bloemfontein for an Accountant who is ready to step into an Assistant Financial Manager type role within the insurance industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial management, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow management and overall financial oversight of the business.
The role requires someone who can work independently and is comfortable engaging with management on financial matters. You will be hands on, analytical and able to take ownership of the organisation's financial functions. The company specifically prefers candidates with commercial or in house accounting experience, as the role goes beyond general accounting and requires a broader understanding of day to day financial operations.
Application notes: No specific application instructions or documents are mentioned in the listing. Please prepare a detailed CV that highlights your financial management experience and submit your application via the original job board listing.
Requirements
- Experience as an Accountant with a strong understanding of financial management, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow management and overall financial oversight
- Commercial or in house accounting experience is preferred over a pure accounting practice background
- Experienced, analytical and hands on approach to financial functions
- Ability to work independently and engage with management on financial matters
- Ability to take ownership of the organisation's financial functions
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial management function of the business
- Prepare and oversee financial reporting
- Perform reconciliations
- Manage budgeting processes
- Manage cash flow
- Provide overall financial oversight
- Work independently and engage with management on financial matters
Job details
- Organisation
- Acumen Resources Development
- Location
- Bloemfontein, Free State
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Salary
- R35k to R45k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are an experienced accountant looking to move into a more strategic financial management role, this position in Bloemfontein could be a solid next step. The company values commercial or in house experience, so when you apply, make sure your CV highlights specific examples of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management and reconciliations you have handled. Also show how you have worked independently and interacted with management. In the interview, be ready to discuss real situations where you took ownership of financial processes or improved financial oversight. Since the industry is insurance, any exposure to that sector is a bonus, but they are mainly looking for hands on financial management experience and a proactive attitude.
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