Posting Description:
Are you a Finance Manager with an interest in operations and strategies? Read on!!!


Aon South Africa is recruiting a Financial Manager in our Finance department, based on a hybrid basis from our Head Office in Sandton. The role of the Financial Manager – Operations is to manage internal control and related fiduciary accounting functions for the group and provide effective management of business risks; assist in ensuring client services & finance risks are identified, evaluated, managed, and coordinated into the business strategy.

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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Ensures processes & controls within Technical accounting & treasury are fit for purpose and meet the business requirements to align with Aon Group standard whilst supporting the client facing teams.
Monitors & continuously develops Management Information (e.g. activity analysis & dashboards) to effectively manage risk associated with Technical accounting & treasury and formulate & implement required change management to achieve company objectives.
Ensures that processes and measures are in place for monitoring and maintaining standards consistent with Aon Ltd, and local regulatory & statutory requirements.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations & Client service teams to achieve reporting & processes consistency, resolve operational or fiduciary accounting issues.
Oversight of the accurate accounting of company operating and broking systems, including management of general ledger controls and reconciliations relating to technical accounting.
Management of treasury matters relating to fiduciary accounting matters, including monitoring of SARB approvals.
Monthly completion of VAT returns including guidance to business on complex VAT matters.
Contributes to and participates in Aon-wide senior management groups, committees and ad-hoc project teams and other bodies as necessary.
Management, Mentoring and coaching of staff – drive employee engagement and transformation

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications.

• Must have a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• An accounting qualification would be beneficial.

Knowledge.

• A comprehensive knowledge of the South African and international short-term insurance markets
• End-to-end understanding of contractual input to financial reporting.
• Excellent project management competencies including a proven track record of successful operational transformation projects

Skills and Attributes.

• Excellent ability to develop strong relationships quickly, influence key stakeholders, work cross-functionally and autonomously.
• Ability to organise and manage priorities simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Ability to summarize complex solutions/concepts.
• Proficient Excel & data configuration skills (intermediate to advanced) – to be able to utilise data to support recommendations and to drive change initiatives.
• Must be dependable and respects confidentiality.
• Must have a high work ethic and is able to support and contribute in a team setting.
• Must be able to function efficiently while under pressure.

Experience.

• Must have experience in managing end to end operational functions across the value chain. (end to end billing to cash)
• Experienced in operations, finance, risk management and/or is excellent in a professional services environment such as consultancy, financial services, or insurance.
• 2 to 4 years of managerial experience
• Preferably have experience in the short-term insurance industry

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!


Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.


Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.


Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.


We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email Reasonable Accommodations@Aon.com