Head of Reporting

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The Group Reporting and Insights (GRI) function is responsible for delivering all internal and external reporting across the Group. This is achieved through close coordination with Group Financial Control, Group Actuarial, and segment finance teams, supported by Treasury, Financial Markets, and Strategic Planning and Analysis.

 

The team is accountable for preparing monthly and quarterly reporting for Exco and the Board, delivering the interim and year-end results processes, and producing the annual reporting suite. GRI also works closely with Investor Relations to support external market messaging during results periods, as well as ongoing engagement with investors and analysts.

 

This role sits within the GM Finance structure and involves leading the team responsible for Group financial results, SENS announcements, internal performance reporting, and the integrated reporting suite.

​Key Outputs:

• Production of content and collection of data points through the coordination with the segment and other central teams, primarily through Workiva
• Production of the Old Mutual Limited financial results for disclosure to the market, including the presentations for the Group CEO and CFO.
• Ensure that integrity, clarity, and controls of the information disclosed are in place.
• Assist in the production of the integrated reporting suite, including the integrated report, governance report, remuneration report, and any other relevant report that may be required.
• Support the production of the climate and responsibility reports.
• Production of monthly and quarterly performance management through producing information for the OML Exco.
• Production and/or support of all relevant SENS issued, AGM deliverables, road show presentations, and annual ratings agency reviews
• Run, manage, and support the various deliveries of capital market days, strategy days, and any other communications with investors via the Investor Relations team.
• Develop the members in the reporting team to improve their understanding and delivery of the internal and external reporting.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, including segments, investor relations, Group Financial Control, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of reporting and definitions on group KPI’s.
• Keep abreast of any changes in JSE reporting requirements, Companies Act, and any other relevant legislation, and work with the Head of Statutory Reporting to ensure that the Group is compliant.
• Responsible for the design of definitions for non-financial data points where necessary.
• Responsible for developing processes and implementation of systems to ensure robust data points are produced and that it is accurately recorded in systems or data warehouses with sufficient controls in place.

Requirements:

• CA(SA) or Actuary
• Around 10 - 15 years’ experience, ideally within financial services and in a listed company environment.
• Solid external reporting experience.
• Comfortable operating at a senior level, with exposure to Exco, Board, and Investor Relations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Able to work across functions (Finance, Actuarial, Treasury, etc.) to bring together a clear, consistent story
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear messaging.

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Budget Management, Cost Budgeting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Financial Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Auditing, Financial Modeling, High Risk Typologies Methodologies, Managerial Accounting, Numerical Aptitude, Planning and organisational skills, Policies & Procedures, Project Risk Management, Risk Management

Competencies

Balances Stakeholders

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Vision and Purpose

Ensures Accountability

Education

Chartered Accountant (Required), Fellow Of Actuarial Society Of South Africa (FASSA) (Required), Fellow Of The Institute Of Actuaries (Required)

Closing Date

03 April 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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