Financial Accountant Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Finance & Banking

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General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of , is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of , we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and promote a culture that supports professional and personal growth.

General Reinsurance, Cape Town Branch (a subsidary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for Financial Accountant in our Life Australia, UK, SA, Canada division.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to join our finance team as a Financial Accountant within the reinsurance sector. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for financial accuracy and problem‑solving.

This is a challenging and rewarding position that offers exposure to a dynamic business environment and reports directly to the Financial Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Processing and reporting of management expenses

Monthly reporting of technical results

Managing cash flow and liquidity requirements

Overseeing the accounts’ payable function

Reconciling general ledger accounts

Preparing and monitoring annual expense budgets

Completing monthly VAT returns

Processing salary-related and other month‑end journals

Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register

Processing reinsurance technical accounts

Completing allocated sections of quarterly US GAAP and other reporting packs

Preparing regulatory returns

Managing intercompany invoicing

Performing various ad‑hoc tasks as required

Qualifications & Experience

CA (SA)

No reinsurance experience needed, although this would be an advantage

SAP experience would be an advantage

Strong excel skills is essential

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent numerical and analytical abilities

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business

Ability to work independently and use sound judgement

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively while remaining adaptable to changing work demands

High level of attention to detail and accuracy


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