Accountant at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• Responsible for month to month accounting functions, capturing the Life bank and Investment accounts, preparing Reassurance entries, includes ad-hoc functions for reporting relating to Discovery Life, including assisting with running of monthly expenses

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Capturing all Life bank accounts into the ledger and preparing all related reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Capturing all Reassurance journals and preparing the reconciliations relating to them to ensure accuracy.
• Conducting other ad hoc accounting tasks based on Life reporting requirements.
• Preparation of various journal entries and reconciliations relating to the reporting function of Discovery Life.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and appropriate policies to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with all teams within Discovery as well as Internal and External Auditors and Asset managers.
• Attention to detail and application of accuracy to all tasks.
• Managing multiple deadlines relating to the requirements/demands of the role.

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Matric
• At least 1 – 2 years of  working experience within a finance environment
• Completed Degree in Bcomm (Finance) from an accredited institution

Advantageous:

• Completed Degree in Bcomm (Finance) with Honours from an accredited institution
• At least 1 years of working experience as a Finance Administrator within the Insurance industry

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge of changes in Accounting Standards
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Time Management

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of the Life Insurance market