FP&A Management Accountant

Posting Description: FP&A Management Accountant

Do you have a degree in Accounting? Previous experience in FP&A? Read on! Aon South Africa is recruiting a Management Accountant in our FP&A department based, on a hybrid basis, from our Head Office in Sandton. The role of a FP & A Management Accountant includes being responsible for forecasting, budgeting and management accounting whilst being a strategic partner for the business.Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look like

• Fully contributes to the commercial development of the business by working with senior management teams, external third parties and other partners as required.
• Monitors and reports progress on all key business initiatives and priorities, particularly revenue generation and cost saving initiatives and provides monthly updates to all the relevant interested parties.
• Develops an in-depth understanding of the key premium and revenue generators and contribute to new ways of revenue growth.
• Ensures that revenue recognition policies, reporting requirements and financial control procedures are in place within the business.
• Assumes ownership of the month end close, in terms of ensuring that actuals come in as per forecast and a reporting process that meets the information needs of local, regional and global partners. Revenue accruals where needed.
• Month-end reporting, analysing actuals versus forecast and adding commentary.
• Embeds an effective planning and forecasting process within the business to ensure forecasts are robust; providing timely and accurate financial and non-financial management information to key stakeholders.
• Profitability tracking of Divisions and clients.
• Works with the CFO and business heads to create the annual budget at a detailed (cost centre) level.
• Continuously develops and implements key performance measures, including trend analysis and other operational data to provide insightful and challenging contribution to the overall running of the business.
• Credit control follow up with the respective business divisions.
• Review on processes and procedures within the business and suggestion on improvement where applicable.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

How this opportunity is different

Aon offers an environment where your career can grow through exposure to different teams, solution lines and geographies, helping you build skills that remain relevant in a changing world of work.Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications.* Be in possession of Grade 12 (Matric).

• Must be in a possession of a degree in Accounting.
• An Honours degree or equivalent experience in Accounting will be an added advantage.
• A qualified CA or CIMA will be an added advantage.

Knowledge.* An outstanding understanding of finance and accounting.

• A solid understanding of risk analysis methodologies.
• A good understanding of the applicable legislative environment governing the industry.
• An extensive knowledge of the South African and international short-term insurance markets would be advantageous.
• An in-depth strategic knowledge of industry and business strategies and company goals would be advantageous.

Skills and Attributes.* Well-developed communication skills.

• Well-developed presentation skills.
• The ability to work in and with teams.
• The ability to work independently and gaining an in-depth knowledge of the business
• The ability to persuade and negotiate with collaborators at all levels.
• Well-developed analytical skills.

Experience.* Must have 5 years or more experience in FP & A or similar role.

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