Management Accountant Full-time Job

Management Accountant

Primary Function

To assist with the implementation and execution of relevant strategies and finance processes so as to ensure maximum value through effective financial reporting, minimization of risks, and leading operational efficiency through the use of technological and programmatic development.

Outputs

1 To assist the Head of Finance with execution of strategies for the business and day to day operations

2 To oversee cross boarder transaction/s and ensure that all compliance/regulatory/legal and governance requirements are met.

3 To conduct, facilitate and sign off on internal and external audits, financial statements/packs and regulatory submissions as appropriate.

4 Responsible for the preparation and presentation of accurate management accounts for relevant stakeholders.

5 To maintain sound accounting practices, policies, procedures and controls.

6 To ensure control over the implementation, design and monitoring of financial procedures

7 To provide financial oversight to client schemes.

8 To ensure all reinsurance cell reporting is prepared timeously and accurately and to ensure all payments processed from the cell bank accounts are valid.

9 Efficient cash flow management to ensure liquidity and investment management of all offshore funds.

10 To ensure that daily bank transfers and payments are done accurately and on time.

11 Management of accounts receivable balances for optimal working capital management.

12 To ensure that all commercial agreements and treaties are correctly reflected in the financial information provided to stakeholders.

13 The attraction, motivation and retention of staff in line with group policies, to ensure optimal outcomes.

Internal Customers/Stakeholders External Customers/Stakeholders

Operations Team THT

Operations Management Third party administrators (TPAs)

Exco Client schemes and their governance committees

Central Finance Auditors

Liberty Group Finance Tax authorities

Liberty Africa Insurance Regulatory Bodies

In-country partners

Knowledge Level (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)

Medical industry operating model Intermediate

Understanding of regulatory requirements Intermediate

Management Accounting Advanced

Financial Accounting Advanced

Fusion Oracle Intermediate

Service organisation reviews (ISAE3402) Intermediate

Tax Knowledge Intermediate

Business Law Basic

Corporate Governance Advanced

Skills Level (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)

Excel skills Advanced

Use of accounting packages Intermediate

Technical accounting skills Intermediate

Management and leadership skills Advanced

Verbal and written communication skills Advanced

Interpersonal skills Advanced

Ability to think analytically Advanced

Presentation skills Intermediate

Report writing Intermediate

Relationship management Advanced

Education Essential / Advantageous

B Com Financial Accounting (Hons) with Articles Essential

CA (SA) / SAIPA / ACCA Advantageous

Type of Experience Industry Years Essential / Advantageous

Financial Management Financial services 2 - 3 Years Advantageous

Exposure to Multicurrency environment Financial services 1 - 2 Years Advantageous

People management Financial services 2 - 3 Years Essential

Behavioural Attributes

Adhering to Principles and Values

Applying Expertise and Technology

Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

Deciding and initiating action

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Leading and Supervising

Planning & Organising

Presenting and Communicating Information

Working with People

Writing and Reporting

At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.