SENIOR MANAGER – INSURANCE AND MANAGED SERVICES @ MOVING HEADS
Moving Heads is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager specializing in Insurance and Managed Services to join their team in Johannesburg. This role is pivotal for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance within the insurance sector, specifically focusing on the implementation and reporting of IFRS 17 standards. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction and lead professional services teams to deliver excellence to a diverse portfolio of reinsurance and insurance clients.
Candidates will be responsible for designing and executing financial frameworks under IFRS 17, leveraging their extensive background in professional services or Big Four firms to maintain high service standards. This position demands a high level of expertise in financial leadership and the ability to manage complex managed services projects within the South African market. Successful applicants will contribute to the growth of the firm while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory excellence for all stakeholders.
Candidates will be responsible for designing and executing financial frameworks under IFRS 17, leveraging their extensive background in professional services or Big Four firms to maintain high service standards. This position demands a high level of expertise in financial leadership and the ability to manage complex managed services projects within the South African market. Successful applicants will contribute to the growth of the firm while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory excellence for all stakeholders.
Key Requirements
CA(SA), CPA, or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification
8–12 years’ post-articles experience
Strong exposure to insurance or reinsurance clients
Proven experience in IFRS 17 (implementation & reporting)
Background in Big Four / professional services (highly preferred)
In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting standards
Ability to manage complex projects and meet tight deadlines
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience in leading and developing high-performance teams
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail