Job Description

Preparation of management accounts and reports
Supervision and coaching of junior finance team members
Oversight of the premium receipt allocation process
Approval of:
Expense payments
Bank transfers
Journals
General ledger account reconciliations and analysis
Management of reinsurance and sundry debtor and creditor accounts, including collections and payments
Preparation of:
Cashbooks and input into the General Ledger
Bank reconciliations
General ledger journals
General ledger account reconciliations and analysis
Cash flow management, including EFT transfers
Fixed Asset Register maintenance and accounting
Assist with Budgets and Forecasts
Assist in completion of year end packs
Participate in team meetings and contribute to the discussions and decisions of the team
Maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
Resolve queries and complaints
Ad hoc accounting investigations and tasks, including:
Assist in implementing new IFRS project ( IFRS 17)
Assist in the implementation of a new line of business system and integration to the accounting package
Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least5-7 years’ experience in a Finance Departmentin a similar role including:
Accounting in a manual unstructured environment
Financial and management accounting, including budgeting and variance analysis
Knowledge of accounting packages
Knowledge of systems and controls
Understanding of Line of business systems and their integration into the accounting system
Group Risk or Life Insurance industry experiencewill be preferable:
Technical Insurance accounting
Reinsurance accounting and administration
Accounting for foreign countries with exposure to foreign currency transactions and translations
Supervision experience will be preferable
B Comm Accounting degree or equivalentwill be preferable
PC Skills (Advanced Excel, Outlook, Word)
Experience using an accounting system – Pastel, Great Plains preferable
Report writing
Good planning and organisational skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Time management - Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to engage with various stakeholders