151 Managing Financial Risks jobs in South Africa

• ✔️ Completed articles (SAICA or SAIPA)
• âœï¸ Experience in Financial Services is essential (Banking, Insurance, Investment, Asset Management, etc.)
• ✔¸ S ong technical accounting, reporting, or regulatory knowledge
• ✠¸mbitious, detail-oriented professionals with a passion for excellence

• Monthly accounting and reporting, including bank reconciliations
• Preparation of CEO reports and month-end packs
• Accurate calculation and processing of commission and remuneration (weekly and monthly)
• Payment submissions and ensuring timeous payouts to agents and intermediaries
• Resolving payroll-related queries from sales teams
• Validating data from the policy administration system and checking commission accuracy
• Supporting the Operational Finance Manager on key deliverables

• Working with numbers and financial systems
• Supporting internal and external stakeholders
• Solving payment or payroll queries
• Maintaining high accuracy and tight deadlines
• Continuously learning and keeping up with industry regulations

• 3-year relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree preferred)
• 1-5 years' experience in accounting, commissions or payroll admin
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Experience in financial services or insurance will be highly advantageous
• Exposure to intermediary commission structures a plus

What Youll Do:

• Manage warm leads and qualify client needs across services like policy encashments, tax emigration, forex, and more.
• Conduct virtual consultations and deliver tailored or scripted guidance (depending on role).
• Drive the full sales cycle, from initial contact to closing, with compliance front of mind.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain accurate client records via CRM tools (Salesforce or similar).

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Sales or related field
• Strong knowledge of South African tax law, exchange control regulations, and expat financial needs.
• RE5 / RE1 certification
• 2+ years experience in financial services, sales, or expat support preferred.
• Empathy, professionalism, active listening, and a consultative sales mindset.
• Comfortable with video calls, spreadsheets, and guiding clients through compliance steps.

• Execution of the strategy through developing new business opportunities to generate sales
• Operational result management for Financial Services
• Custodian of Marketing requirements for Financial Services products
• Relationship Management with Internal and External Stakeholders
• Budget management for Financial Services products
• Leadership

• Relevant Diploma or Degree is required (B. Comm, B.A. - with commercial subjects).
• 5+ Years experience in a financial services role
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, Excel and Google Workspace)
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, legislation related to financial services products
• Financial Acumen
• Project management
• Relationship management
• Process management
• Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities
• Relevant product knowledge
• Research capability
• Competencies: Negotiating, Results Oriented, Performing under pressure, Commercial Drive, Vitality, Client Focus, Analysing and forming opinions and Innovating

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic individual to deliver the PEPmoney strategy and boost the profitability of our portfolio with focus on our Financial Services Products. In this role, you'll not only drive business growth but also ensure that we consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Key Responsibilities 

• Execution of PEPmoney strategy through developing new business opportunities to generate sales 

• Operational result management for PEPmoney Financial Services

• Custodian of Marketing requirements for PEPmoney Financial Services products

• Relationship Management with Internal and External Stakeholders

• PEPmoney budget management for FS products

• Leadership

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 

• Relevant Diploma or Degree is required (B. Comm, B.A. - with commercial subjects).

• 5+ Years experience in a financial services role

• Computer Literacy (MS Office, Excel and Google Workspace)

• Knowledge of, and compliance with,  legislation related to financial services products

• Financial Acumen

• Project management

• Relationship management 

• Process management 

• Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities.

• Relevant product knowledge; 

• Research capability

• Management experience

• Competencies: Negotiating, Results Oriented, Performing under pressure, Commercial Drive, Vitality, Client Focus, Analyzing and forming opinions and Innovating 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take on an exciting role and make a significant impact on our business. If you have the required expertise and are looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.  

Our client, whom is a well-established financial services firm in Pretoria / Centurion is seeking a passionate and goal-oriented Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving business growth by connecting clients with tailored financial solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and are eager to build a successful career in the Financial Services industry.

What You’ll Do :

• Client Engagement : Build strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their needs and offering suitable financial solutions.
• Generate Leads : Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking and referrals.
• Market Research : Stay informed about industry trends and competitor offerings to effectively position the solutions in the market.
• Presentations & Proposals : Deliver compelling presentations and create customized proposals to close sales deals.
• Pipeline Management : Maintain an organized sales pipeline using CRM tools, ensuring consistent follow-up and relationship management.

What They’re Looking For :

Minimum Requirements :

What They Offer :

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

At BDO, we believe in investing in our people to help them grow, both professionally and personally. The foundation of our business is strong relationship, with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and we work hard every day to make this a reality. Our commitment is to create unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities.

BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal : to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.

BDO South Africa has vacancies for Managers to join our Financial Services Advisory Division in our Johannesburg Offices.

The Manager manages work assignments to completion within the allocated time frame and to an appropriate standard (quality). In addition to managing client engagements, the Manager should be able to effectively mentor and coach team members, while having a strong focus on business development and internal initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

• Take ownership of, and manages work assignments to completion within the allocated time frame and to an appropriate standard (quality), through :
• proper planning before the assignment,
• appropriate coaching during the assignment,
• attention to quality of the deliverable and the supporting documentation, adequately completing provisions,
• managing the WIP appropriately and within budget, where applicable, billing the engagement, and
• closing the engagement.
• Is an effective project manager
• Track any delays and overruns and raises these at the relevant partner catch-ups and client meetings. Get immediate and timely agreement from the client to overruns.
• Reviews written documents to ensure that they are organised, well-written, referenced and easy to follow.
• Establish effective working relationships directly with key clients and broader BDO stakeholders.
• Bring industry insights and recommendations to the client during client discussions. Ensures value-added delivery to the client driving sustainability of client relationship and work allocation
• Coordinate and lead meetings with the key client stakeholders and internal senior stakeholders in the absence of the partner.
• Assess and manage project risks, processes, and controls.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s processes and methodologies, including the reviews of process flows.
• Develops a more strategic view of the business and participates in strategic initiatives through the coaching of the partners.
• Able to lead initiatives from commencement to conclusion with minimal coaching and mentoring. Understands when to request input or assistance.
• Takes on operational role / s within the business, in addition to allocated client assignments
• Participate in proposal development as and when required
• Participate in training efforts

Location: Roodepoort - Office Based
Role: Office Manager
Company: A leading privately owned financial services company boasting 20 years success in the industry. The role of Office Manager is newly created due to the phenomenal growth of the company.

This position offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of a newly created role! The successful candidate will develop office policies and procedures and implement such to ensure the smooth running of this fast-paced business.

Although the company has enjoyed tremendous success over the past 20 years, they have a very entrepreneurial culture and encourage innovation and creativity. To be successful in this role you should have the following traits, skills, and experience:

1. 2 - 5 years in office administration which could include Personal Assistant role.
2. Relevant Diploma, Degree or certification.
3. Super Organized and extreme use of initiative.
4. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Fun and outgoing personality but professional.
6. Proficient in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
7. Loves to take charge (in a nice way).
8. Management of office budget.
9. Management of office support staff.
10. Scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and assisting with travel arrangements.
11. Ordering of equipment and organizing of events.
12. Essentially, a jack of all trades and love it!

R 35 000 - R 40 000 - Monthly

BA Personal as a specialist in our field of expertise with extensive experience in placing niche and specialized roles both Nationally and Globally, is known for attracting and representing high caliber candidates. Our clients are diverse Leaders in their respective Industries and Representatives across all business sectors.

Excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Distribution Sales Manager: TIED FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES with vast product experience to meet growth objectives in all distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines channels.

Leadership and Direction

• Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision and values; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
• Develop tactical plans for optimizing resources and assets being managed to deliver on the Tied Financial Advisory Services strategy to meet business growth requirements.
• Effectively align channel objectives to overall organizational / business objectives in order to meet profit targets.

Business Planning

• Develop and propose annual business plans for the Tied Financial Advisory Services ensuring alignment with strategy.
• Meet growth objectives in all distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines channels.
• Recommend financial and headcount budgets; propose business targets (e.g., revenues or other key performance indicators); and schedule key activities/projects, ensuring integration with other elements of the organization.

Stakeholder Engagement (Internal and External)

• Identify and manage stakeholders up to top management level, finding out their needs/issues/concerns and reacting to these by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.

Promoting Customer Focus

• Manage, monitor and ensure that exceptional customer service is delivered across the distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines.

Organizational Capability Building

• Evaluate the capabilities of individuals within the department to identify gaps and prioritize development activities. Implement the organization's formal development frameworks within the area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor others to support the development of the organization's talent pool.

Compliance

• Accountable for planning, monitoring and controlling the Risk and Governance of the distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines.
• Drive the application of good governance principles and legislative compliance within the environment.

Performance Management

• Manage and report on the performance of the function / business area; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.

Personal Capability Building

• Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulation, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Sell complex, often customized products and services to significant customers and/or manage a significant sales department.

General Education

• Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential); FAIS accredited NQF5 (120 credits) (Essential); KI Regulatory Examination (Essential); Full product holding accreditation (Essential); CFP (Advantageous); Business Related Degree (Advantageous); Management and/or coaching qualification (Advantageous)

General Experience

• 8 or more years' experience managing a sales-driven team or multi-teams in the financial sector (Essential); Experience within life and wealth long-term insurance industry (Essential); Previous Tied Agent Experience (Advantageous)

Managerial Experience

• 5 or more years' regional or multi-team managerial experience within a financial services environment (Essential)