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Reporting to Group Finance Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be the lead person for all technical accounting matters relating to IFRS 9 and collaborate with the Business Heads on more complex accounting matters for both the non-Life and Life business. Key customers include the Chief Financial Officer, Regional Financial Controllers, the Actuarial Team, Investment team and Regional and Territory Finance Managers/Accountants.
We will count on you to:
Oversee and manage the IFRS 9/investment accounting and reporting This includes updating investment related data and reconciliations, assisting Governance Risk and Control (GRC) in the regulatory pledging of investments and oversee cash receipt of interest and principal payments
Oversee and manage the IFRS 9 model inclusive of suggesting and implementing model enhancements and improvements
Manage the process of investment, ECL and Amortized Cost calculations and postings in the General Ledger
Keep abreast of changes to the international accounting standards (IFRS) and ensure the
Group’s compliance with same.
Ensure proper investment accounting controls are in place and operating effectively
Communicate investment portfolio information to key stakeholders
Manage the investment variance analysis process including documentation of findings
Understand and provide interpretation of new accounting pronouncements in order to assist management in assessing financial and operational implications related to investments
Prepare technical accounting memorandums for significant transactions and support the review process with finance management
Preparation of financial statement disclosures, position papers and other reports as and when required
Support with all Regulatory reporting requirements where necessary
What you need to have:
Qualification as a Financial Professional in accounting or finance discipline, with at least 3-5 years’ work experience in accounting/finance with emphasis in the investment accounting in financial institutions
Demonstrated ability to respond to urgent requests and changing priorities on a daily
Ability to manage a complex process within resource and time constraints
Excellent financial technical skills
Proven ability to deliver high quality analysis, recommend solutions, challenge issues with a critical mind-set
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis
Desire to pursue innovation and improvement
Has strong interpersonal, communication, and organization
Fluency in all aspects of English is required to be able to manage all aspects of this role
What makes you stand out?
Strong intellect with an organized analytical
Attention to detail whilst maintaining a big picture perspective
Zero appetite for non-compliance and missing (reporting) deadlines
Self-motivated with the energy and ability to take initiative on relevant issues
Appropriate mix of maturity and discipline together with flexibility
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Interested persons should forward their CV, including original diplomas & certificates, references and recommendation letters (all in English) to: