Senior Financial Officer/ Key Individual

SSK is seeking a qualified candidate for a position in its Insurance office in the Western Cape. The core responsibilities of this position include all statutory responsibilities of a Key Individual regarding FAIS and FSCA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with FAIS, FICA, POPIA, COFI, and other applicable legislation.
• Provide strategic guidance to the short-term insurance division.
• Oversee the delivery of financial services and advice processes.
• Manage, mentor, and support key individuals, representatives, and administrative staff.
• Coordinating staff training and development, maintaining records, conducting scheduled evaluations, and conducting staff reviews.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and client focus.
• Manage the branches’ capital and operating budgets, payments, reconciliations, reporting, service providers, and agreements.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum NQF Level 4 qualification and an RE 1 qualification.
• Previous experience in short-term insurance, while being bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• A strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements is needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office is essential, with particular emphasis on MS Excel.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, create charts, and perform data analysis.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure, excellent communication skills, and strong numerical ability.

Please regard your application as unsuccessful if you do not receive feedback within one month of the closing date. SSK reserves the right not to fill any vacancy. SSK is an equal-opportunity employer.