Job Description

Financial Accountant

Our client a leading insurance service provider is looking
for a newly qualified CA to execute instructions received via processes within
the framework of the Finance Process Area.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (include but is not
limited to):

Accounting operations:

·Processing accounting information (including
billings, accounts receivable, general

ledger, etc)

·Preparation of the daily commission calculations

·Accurately record all financial transactions on
internal database system

·Reconcile transactional data.

·Assist with streamlining and improving
accounting systems including assisting with automation
projects

·Adherence to all quality standards and processes
within the Budgeting and Finance area

·Assistance with the implementation and running
of IFRS 17

Financial reporting:

·Prepare monthly financial reports timeously for
various processing areas.

·Analyse and interpret financial results.

·Ensure that financial records are accurate and
compliant with the applicable standards.

·Provide operational support.

·Ensure invoices and statements are submitted timeously.

·Prepare accurate reconciliations.

·Assist with the preparation and analysis of
monthly management accounts.

·Assist with the preparation of Quarterly
Investco report

·Preparation of the Consolidated and individual
entity financial statements for the Group

·Assist with the monthly tax calculation for
various entities within the Group.

·Stay abreast of financial standards and
regulations impacting the financials, analyse their impact and assist with
facilitating the implementation thereof.

·Work on ad hoc projects as required.

Credit control:

·Monitor and track receipts against arrear premiums.

·Prepare arrear letters.

·Assist with preparation of AOD’s and repayment schedules.

·Identify areas of improvement in collection process.

·Ensure that outstanding debtors balances are
maintained at acceptable levels.

Internal control:

·Adherence to the processing area's SOP

·Adherence to organizations compliance processes
and procedures

·Complete complex tasks fast and accurately

Qualification:

·CA (SA) (Essential)

·Relevant tertiary financial qualification

·Completion of articles

·Insurance and IFRS 17 exposure advantageous but
not essential