Description:
Purpose of the Role:
At Dis-Chem Life, we are redefining how insurance and health intersect, creating a future where financial security and well-being are seamlessly connected. As our Financial Reporting Specialist, you will be at the heart of this transformationensuring the integrity of our financial data, guiding regulatory compliance, and providing strategic insights that empower impactful decisions.
You will not only uphold world-class financial reporting standards but also contribute directly to the financial transparency and sustainability of an ambitious, fast-evolving organisation.
This is more than a reporting roleits a critical function in enabling the growth and resilience of our insurance operations within a dynamic, consumer-centric group.
As our Financial Reporting Specialist, you will step into a role that blends precision with purposeone that demands technical expertise but also offers something more: the opportunity to shape an emerging insurer at the intersection of commerce and care, where your work directly drives transformation.
In a business where agility, trust, and innovation are non-negotiable, your numbers wont just reconcilethey will tell the story of where we are going.
Role Summary
This role is responsible for the end-to-end financial reporting function across Dis-Chem Life and its associated insurance cell, ensuring compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and SAM regulations.
You will deliver accurate and insightful financial and regulatory reporting, partnering with commercial, risk, and actuarial teams to support capital adequacy assessments and strategic planning.
You will serve as a key subject matter expert on insurance cell reporting and a change agent in continuously improving our reporting tools, policies, and processes.
Benefits:
A front-row seat to insurance innovation Opportunities for personal growth and professional development, including access to cutting-edge technologies A collaborative and inclusive environment that values your contribution and provides space for personal growth. The opportunity to influence high-stake financial decisions and regulatory outcomes that directly shape the future of life insurance in South Africa. Competitive salary Visionary LeadershipKey Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Reporting
Lead the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and regulatory timelines. Spearhead reporting for our insurance cell, including financials, reserves, and solvency metrics. Drive the financial input