Finance Manager

at  Aon Corporation

Posting Description:
Financial Manager - Operations
Are you a Finance Manager with an interest in operations and strategies? Read on!!!
Aon South Africa is recruiting a Financial Manager in our Finance department, based on a hybrid basis from our Head Office in Sandton. The role of the Financial Manager – Operations is to manage internal control and related fiduciary accounting functions for the group and provide effective management of business risks; assist in ensuring client services & finance risks are identified, evaluated, managed, and coordinated into the business strategy.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT WILL LEAD TO SUCCESS

Qualifications.

• Must have a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree.
• An accounting qualification would be beneficial.

Knowledge.

• A comprehensive knowledge of the South African and international short-term insurance markets
• End-to-end understanding of contractual input to financial reporting.
• Excellent project management competencies including a proven track record of successful operational transformation projects

Skills and Attributes.

• Excellent ability to develop strong relationships quickly, influence key stakeholders, work cross-functionally and autonomously.
• Ability to organise and manage priorities simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Ability to summarize complex solutions/concepts.
• Proficient Excel & data configuration skills (intermediate to advanced) – to be able to utilise data to support recommendations and to drive change initiatives.
• Must be dependable and respects confidentiality.
• Must have a high work ethic and is able to support and contribute in a team setting.
• Must be able to function efficiently while under pressure.

Experience.

• Must have experience in managing end to end operational functions across the value chain. (end to end billing to cash)
• Experienced in operations, finance, risk management and/or is excellent in a professional services environment such as consultancy, financial services, or insurance.
• 2 to 4 years of managerial experience
• Preferably have experience in the short-term insurance industry

Please refer the Job description for details