Lead: Insurance Reporting Accountant

Job Description

Capitec is seeking a Chartered Accountant to lead insurance reporting within its Financial Management team. The position focuses on IFRS 17 compliance, business planning, budgeting, and management reporting in the insurance domain. This strategic role supports Capitec's vision to transform finance into a highly data-driven, tech-enabled function aligned with long-term growth and innovation goals.

Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Insurance and IFRS 17
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience in financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and management reporting
• Ability to interpret and apply IFRS 17 standards
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly insurance
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Capability to drive data-driven financial decision-making
• Understanding of sustainability and risk management in financial operations

Responsibilities

• Lead insurance reporting including financial reporting, budgeting, and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 17 in all reporting processes
• Provide insights to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate financial systems and data analytics
• Transform finance functions through automation, AI, and real-time insights
• Support long-term business growth through data-driven financial excellence
• Act as a key contributor in shaping the financial strategy of the bank