Finance Manager - Reinsurance Are you a qualified Finance professional with experience in Treaty Reinsurance? Managed a team? Read on! Aon Re Solutions Africa is recruiting a Finance Manager based on a hybrid basis in our Head Office in Sandton. The role of the finance manager is to lead and manage the finance/treasury team, ensuring end to end (from sales input to financial reporting including IFRS and US GAAP) Financial administration and controls in reinsurance. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Leading and managing of staff. Responsible for day-to-day management of functions within Finance. Responsible for finance processes and internal control review, maintenance, and improvement. Ensures compliance / regulatory requirements are adhered to. Management of General ledger control and reconciliations. Responsible for Aon ReSol Treasury management. Shared responsibility for Internal and Statutory reporting. Ongoing and special projects in various capacities. Identify and implement efficiencies across the finance function Review transactions and ensure timeous and accurate processing by relevant party. Provide authorisations on transactions where necessary. Prepare & develop management information extracted from systems to help monitor performance of the business & individuals. Handle external and internal audits, review and implement suggestions. Lead Forex conversion processes. Financial planning & analysis tasks including budgeting, forecasting & actual reporting and providing commentary on variances. Agree budgets with stakeholders and management or make necessary adjustments for agreement. Ensure processes are in place to monitor and meet budget requirements. Report to third parties and Aon timeously and accurately and fulfilling analysis and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance to regulatory & statutory requirements (Tax, FSCA, BBBEE status etc). Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders & influence to achieve business objectives & strategy. Identify need to up-skill and guide stakeholders around functioning of finance processes. Take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives. Maintains personal and professional development. How this opportunity is different We are seeking a new colleague to lead our Finance team and implement/align Aon United practices across all lines of business. The successful applicant will join Aon at a unique time, where one can make an impact and take part in the strategic delivery of our Aon Global 3x3 plan. Playing a pivotal role in Aon Re Africa Solutions, the Finance Manager will be instrumental in supporting the business through this exciting journey. Skills and experience that will lead to success Qualifications. + A degree in accounting or financial management. + Qualified accountant CA(SA), CGMA, ACCA, etc. (preferable) Knowledge. + Knowledge of fiduciary and nonfiduciary accounting. + Excellent technical accounting know-how, e.g. GAAP. + Knowledge of relevant systems, e.g. RBS, GRiDS. + Solid experience in forex. + Knowledge of the workflow in a reinsurance brokerage. + Expert knowledge of Facultative and Treaty Accounts and Administration. Skills and Attributes. + Well-developed analytical technical and problem-solving skills. + Well-developed communication skills. + Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills. + Well-developed interpersonal skills. + Proven ability to work with and in teams. + Computer literacy with advanced experience in MS Word and Excel. + Well-developed business and financial skills and acumen. Experience. + Have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in the financial services environment. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #li-ao1 2557445 Finance Manager - Reinsurance Are you a qualified Finance professional with experience in Treaty Reinsurance? Managed a team? Read on! Aon Re Solutions Africa is recruiting a Finance Manager based on a hybrid basis in our Head Office in Sandton. The role of the finance manager is to lead and manage the finance/treasury team, ensuring end to end (from sales input to financial reporting including IFRS and US GAAP) Financial administration and controls in reinsurance. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Leading and managing of staff. Responsible for day-to-day management of functions within Finance. Responsible for finance processes and internal control review, maintenance, and improvement. Ensures compliance / regulatory requirements are adhered to. Management of General ledger control and reconciliations. Responsible for Aon ReSol Treasury management. Shared responsibility for Internal and Statutory reporting. Ongoing and special projects in various capacities. Identify and implement efficiencies across the finance function Review transactions and ensure timeous and accurate processing by relevant party. Provide authorisations on transactions where necessary. Prepare & develop management information extracted from systems to help monitor performance of the business & individuals. Handle external and internal audits, review and implement suggestions. Lead Forex conversion processes. Financial planning & analysis tasks including budgeting, forecasting & actual reporting and providing commentary on variances. Agree budgets with stakeholders and management or make necessary adjustments for agreement. Ensure processes are in place to monitor and meet budget requirements. Report to third parties and Aon timeously and accurately and fulfilling analysis and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance to regulatory & statutory requirements (Tax, FSCA, BBBEE status etc). Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders & influence to achieve business objectives & strategy. Identify need to up-skill and guide stakeholders around functioning of finance processes. Take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives. Maintains personal and professional development. How this opportunity is different We are seeking a new colleague to lead our Finance team and implement/align Aon United practices across all lines of business. The successful applicant will join Aon at a unique time, where one can make an impact and take part in the strategic delivery of our Aon Global 3x3 plan. Playing a pivotal role in Aon Re Africa Solutions, the Finance Manager will be instrumental in supporting the business through this exciting journey. Skills and experience that will lead to success Qualifications. + A degree in accounting or financial management. + Qualified accountant CA(SA), CGMA, ACCA, etc. (preferable) Knowledge. + Knowledge of fiduciary and nonfiduciary accounting. + Excellent technical accounting know-how, e.g. GAAP. + Knowledge of relevant systems, e.g. RBS, GRiDS. + Solid experience in forex. + Knowledge of the workflow in a reinsurance brokerage. + Expert knowledge of Facultative and Treaty Accounts and Administration. Skills and Attributes. + Well-developed analytical technical and problem-solving skills. + Well-developed communication skills. + Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills. + Well-developed interpersonal skills. + Proven ability to work with and in teams. + Computer literacy with advanced experience in MS Word and Excel. + Well-developed business and financial skills and acumen. Experience. + Have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in the financial services environment. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #li-ao1