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  • Posted: Sep 7, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Sanlam Indie is on a mission to transform the industry by building financial products that actually work for you. By combining our expertise with technology, we're creating world-class products that are simple to use, easy to understand, and incredibly rewarding - allowing more ways for you to create and protect wealth.


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    Finance Assistant

    Job description

    At Indie, we’re building world-class financial products for a mobile-native generation. A central part of that vision is building the best finance team in the financial services industry. Which is why we’re looking for a driven, organised and experienced finance assistant to join us on this mission.

    Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about finance and inspired by a fast-paced environment. First and foremost you will be there to find solutions and solve problems. We’ll be looking for someone who is able to give feedback for process improvement, and be a driving force behind winning during finance month-end. We’re looking for hardworking, positive people who have a friendly disposition, and a ‘can do’ attitude.

    Job requirements

    Role and Responsibilities

    • Full Accounts Payable function, following up on invoices, tracking of all invoices. Performing creditor reconciliations. This person will be responsible to give us provisions for invoices not yet received on month end. Full responsibility for prepayments and the correct accounting thereof. Responsible for the correctness of invoices received before they are approved for payment as well as captured for payment and ensuring that all invoices are VAT compliant.
    • Liaising with the Receptionist on timely and accurate payment of all invoices and statements, as well as correct capturing of invoices for payment.
    • Ensuring that all invoices and expense postings are captured correctly and classified as the correct expense, aid in raising proposals for corrections to be performed when incorrect expense classifications are identified.
    • Responsible for the function of the group policies accounting being performed manually in TE each month and to perform the invoice and send it out.
    • For commission payments & Reinsurance payments to be a backup, but also to maintain adequate records for the Reinsurance payments & Commission payments made per month.
    • Bank reconciliations monthly and any other balance sheet reconciliations that are fit. Maintain and perform adequate Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly for review. Ensuring adequate internal controls are adhered to and maintained in all reconciliations performed.
    • Assist with Internal as well as External audit requests when these audits are performed and documentation is requested.
    • Assist with ensuring all electronic EFT and collection files are validated correctly and that any issues that arise to be fixed on the Indie side are corrected in a timely manner, to ensure Premium Collections/Claims payments are not disrupted.
    • Aid in maintaining accurate records of monthly claims paid as well as the reinsurance recoveries of those claims.
    • Assist with arranging inter account transfers to pay expenses/claims.
    • Assist with the manual review of billing reports and files for accuracy during the month as they arise for collection.
    • Any business/finance adhoc queries with investigations.
    • Supportive role when the Finance manager is on maternity leave. More responsibility will be taken up by the Financial Controller during this time and therefore some responsibilities of the Financial Controller will have to be performed by the Financial Assistant. This will include aiding in performing correcting & general journal entries during month end or during the month as required.
    • General administration – electronic and manual filing.
    • Any other responsibilities that may arise during the general course of Finance.
    • Aid in ensuring all Finance Functions are covered when either the Finance Manager or Financial Controller takes leave, the same will be performed by the Finance Manager & Financial Controller when the Financial Assistant is on leave.
    • General back up for financial controller:
    1. Intercom chats: investigations for Ops queries.
    2. TE investigations on billing
    3. Ad Hoc queries from Ops
    4. Ad Hoc payments
    5. TE process: releasing payments on Claims and refunds
    6. Bank allocation on TE
    7. Performing journal entries postings

    We'd love to meet you if you have/are:

    • Grade 12 Certificate
    • A financial qualification will be advantageous
    • 3 years financial institution service experience
    • You have access to a reliable and stable broadband internet connection at your place of residence
    • Strong planning and organisational skills to balance and prioritise workload
    • Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills
    • Results-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively
    • Team player capable of working cross-functionally
    • Willingness to extend yourself and assist other team members
    • Natural ability to empathise, listen attentively and understand complex situations
    • You’re comfortable with using technology, learning how to use new apps, software and tools is something you enjoy
    • Previous leadership experience (not essential but is plus)

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Sanlam Indie on indiefin.recruitee.com to apply

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