Job Advert Summary
The Executive: Finance takes full responsibility for the finance function as it relates to the Health Professions Indemnity division. This is in addition to being a part of the senior leadership team managing the division. As a relatively young business, this role is required to mature finance business processes ensuring a disciplined operating environment. Reporting to the CEO, the role is responsible for financial governance, reporting integrity, risk management, and enabling business strategy through high-quality financial insight and decision support. The incumbent plays a critical role to ensure alignment with PPS Group financial standards.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (required)
Completed articles is required while Chartered Accountant CA(SA) will be an advantage
Experience
5 - 10 years' experience within the insurance or broader financial services industry.
Proven financial and operational management experience at senior level.
Demonstrated experience in statutory, management, and regulatory reporting.
Experience in leading finance process improvements, systems enhancement, and change initiatives.
Exposure to group reporting and complex stakeholder environments
Knowledge and Skills
Advanced and current knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
Strong understanding of taxation legislation (VAT and Income Tax).
Integrated understanding of the insurance value chain, including underwriting, claims, product development, systems, and distribution.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling capabilities.
High-level proficiency of Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with financial systems (e.g. Great Plains, PM10 or similar).
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the financial management of the business. This includes but is not limited to:
Strategic Financial Leadership
Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team in shaping and executing business strategy.
Provide financial insight and analysis to support growth initiatives, pricing, capital decisions, and new business ventures.
Contribute at executive and Group forums to drive financial excellence and strategic alignment.
Financial Planning and Analysis
Lead the annual budget setting process in alignment with agreed business strategy.
Track business performance against the approved budget and provide insight.
Operational Finance
Oversee operational financial activities and ensure a disciplined operating environment.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects to ensure that financial processes and transaction processing remain robust.
Ensure effective premium collection processes operate as designed and remain relevant as underlying business processes change.
Financial Reporting
Drive monthly financial reporting processes to include PPS Health Professions Indemnity with the rest of the PPS Short-term Insurance license entity.
Design and maintain effective IFRS 17 reporting processes for the division.
Prepare effective reports to stakeholders that include license Board and PPS Group Exco.
Tax, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
Effectively contribute to the preparation of the licensed entities annual financial statements as well as regulatory returns as required.
Ensure correct tax treatment of the division's business.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required reports to regulatory authorities.
Governance, Risk & Audit
Implement and maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
Lead engagements with internal and external auditors and ensure appropriate resolution of findings.
Support enterprise risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
People Leadership and Capability Development
Lead, develop, and manage the finance team to deliver high performance and strong governance outcomes.
Build succession capability within the finance function for business continuity.
Competencies:
Independent and wanting to make a difference.
Leadership presence and influence across senior stakeholders.
Sound judgment and decision-making under complexity and ambiguity.
Ethical leadership and strong governance orientation.
Deadline:22nd May,2026