Accountant Team Leader

Discovery – Invest

New Qualified CA (SA)

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Invest

Discovery Invest is an ever growing fast-paced and dynamic environment that provides innovative products. This environment thrives on customer engagement and customer experience as well as mutually beneficial relationships with our brokers and other stakeholders. It is important for our employees to provide world class service to our internal and external clients, thereby ensuring long and sustainable relationships.

Key Purpose

Responsible for reporting on and monitoring Discovery Invest’s financial performance through monthly management accounts and annual financial statements. Deliver accurate, relevant, and value-adding financial insights to support decision-making, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and strengthen internal financial controls.

Key Responsibilities (Simplified)

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports for senior leadership.
• Analyse financial results and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Prepare financial statements in line with accounting standards (IFRS) and regulations.
• Combine (consolidate) financial results for unit trusts and investment funds.
• Submit financial data using OneStream for group reporting.

• Ensure the business meets regulatory requirements for capital adequacy.

• Prepare Budgets and forecast (income, expenses, assets, etc.).
• Analyse differences between actuals and budget and review with managers.

• Prepare asset allocation and regulatory reports (e.g. SAM, Stats SA, ASISA).
• Compile required financial disclosures (e.g. IFRS 7 reporting twice a year).

Education and Experience

• Newly Qualified CA(SA)
• Financial Services Experience
• Knowledge of IFRS 17 will be advantageous

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.