About the Role
The successful incumbent will provide
strategic leadership and direction to a specialised division responsible for accounting, auditing and industry analysis across a complex financial services landscape.
You will oversee the interpretation and application of accounting and auditing frameworks, provide high-level technical guidance, drive industry analysis, and partner with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment, governance excellence, and strategic decision-making.
This role requires a leader who is both
highly strategic and highly influential — someone who can confidently engage with senior executives, industry bodies, regulators and technical specialists while leading a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Drive the strategic direction of the division and ensure alignment with broader organisational objectives.
- Develop and execute divisional strategies and operational plans.
- Lead transformation, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide thought leadership on accounting, auditing and industry-related matters.
Technical Oversight & Advisory
- Provide expert guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters, including financial reporting standards and prudential frameworks.
- Oversee the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, standards and governance requirements.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on technical and strategic matters affecting the financial sector.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality analysis and advisory support to key business units.
Industry Analysis & Reporting
- Oversee industry reporting, trend analysis and strategic publications.
- Lead the development of management reporting and analytical insights to support decision-making.
- Drive the monitoring and interpretation of industry developments and emerging risks.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the organisation in engagements with industry bodies, professional associations and key sector participants.
- Influence decision-making through strategic engagement, technical credibility and executive communication.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing specialist team.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, innovation and collaboration.
- Manage team performance, succession planning and capability development.
- Ensure effective resource management and operational delivery.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mitigate operational and divisional risks.
- Oversee audit findings and ensure appropriate corrective action is implemented.
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you should possess:
Qualifications
- CA(SA) qualification or Fellowship qualification within the actuarial profession.
Experience
- 10–12 years of experience within the financial services, banking, insurance, auditing or regulatory environment.
- A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
- Strong experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead strategically within a complex and highly regulated environment.
The Ideal Candidate
- We are looking for someone who is:
- Charismatic and influential with strong executive presence
- Highly strategic and commercially aware
- A confident decision-maker who thrives in complexity
- Technically strong in accounting, auditing and financial services regulation
- An exceptional communicator with the ability to engage at executive and board level
- A people-focused leader who can inspire, mentor and develop teams
- Passionate about driving impact and shaping industry direction
Important to Note
This role is based in Pretoria and is strictly full-time in office. This is
not a hybrid or remote opportunity.If you are a seasoned leader looking for an opportunity to make meaningful impact at a strategic level while working alongside influential stakeholders in the financial sector, we would love to hear from you.
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If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact:
Kholo Mongalo
Recruitment Researcher – Actuarial & Analytics
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