Jobs at PPS

This role will be responsible for processing of different claim and refund and management reporting including day to day reviewing and processing.

A higher level of technical understanding is involved for this role. 

Duties include checking accounting records for accuracy, tracking invoices and payments and maintaining a system for organizing company documents.

Minimum Requirements    
Education: 

• B. Com Accountancy degree. 

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience within a financial services environment, preferably in the Insurance Industry advantage.
• Strong reconciliation experience is required.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, and general ledger.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel etc).
• Proficient in MS Office - Advanced Excel

Knowledge and Skills:

• General knowledge of insurance legislation/rules advantage.
• Exposure in dealing with members, brokers and advisors advantage.
• IT Skill: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Package at a Moderate level.
• Strong sense of commitment to the organization’s goals and values.
• Good business sense.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and financial principles

Competencies :

• Analytical and be able to make prudent business decisions.
• Flexible and adaptable in changing and challenging circumstances.
• Fast learner with the ability to rapidly assimilate and utilize new information and skills.
• High level of accuracy and be able to operate efficiently under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Time management skills.
• Be a team player and take responsibility for own development initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Payments:

• Sick pay claims payment.
• Processing of monthly Permanent Incapacity payment file.
• Quality Assurance of documentation and processing of all payments accurately and timeously.
• Prepare payments. Sick pay, Refunds & Authorizations (IAA journals and fund transfers/settlements).
• Deposit allocations.
• Medical payments.

Operational Process:  

• Updating of claim statement and updating correct information on the system.
• Resolution to internal and external queries within Service level agreement.
• Providing support and assistance to team members and team leader.

Accounting:

• Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments.
• Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis.
• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
• Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Stakeholder management:

• Provide support to the broader Life Operations teams.
• Establish, maintain and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Liaison function with internal and external department.
• Assist with year-end requirements and audit queries

Additional Accountabilities 

• Respond to queries and investigations within agreed SLA.
• Adherence to process control and service levels agreements.
• Performing other duties assigned from time to time by the manager.

Closing Date    
2023/07/07