Audit Manager/ Supervisor needed at Acumen Group

About the job

• One of our clients that is based in Cape Town is looking for a CA(SA) qualified Audit Manager/ Audit Supervisor to join their team as Senior Accountant. Experience in Financial services/ Insurance is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Assume an active role in the US GAAP and Statutory financial close and reporting process with monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables including preparation of workpapers, journal entries and reconciliations 
• Support the Company’s external financial reporting for both US GAAP and Statutory reporting 
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of various statutory supplemental and state compliance filings and other regulatory reporting 
• Prepare and submit various expenses for approval, including counterparty settlements and various state licenses and fees, as necessary 
• May assist in analyzing and documenting earnings and other key financial variances 
• Streamline processes and procedures to continually improve efficiency and controls, including preparation and enhancement of process documentation for assigned work 
• Perform required internal controls and maintain controls documentation as required under SOX 
• Support ad-hoc financial reporting/analysis projects 
• Develops technical understanding of insurance business from a unique vantage point 
• May require interaction with finance and business contacts outside of immediate department 
• Ability to communicate, present ideas, and influence others 
• Requires analytical skills through critical thinking, problem solving, and solution finding 
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities through team effort, initiative, customer service, and integrity

Qualifications

• CA(SA)
• SOX/ US GAAP experience
• Experience in the Insurance/ Financial Services industry.
• Team Management experience