Operational Finance Bookkeeper (Billing and Collection) at PPS

Education:

• Com Accountancy degree is a requirement.

Experience:

• 5-6 years’ experience within a financial services environment, preferably in the Insurance
• Industry advantage     
• Strong reconciliation experience is required.
• 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 an 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
• Fast learner with the ability to rapidly assimilate and utilize new information and skills
• Time management skills

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.
• Attention to detail.
• 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

Operational Process  

• Quality Assurance of documentation and assisting with processing billings and collections accurately and timeously.
• Preparation premium refunds and cancellation refunds
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure most up to date banking details are linked to the premium paying account.
• Liaising with IT where required to rectify Billings systems issues.
• Managing and investigating Billings exceptions and Current account credit balances.
• Resolution to internal and external request within Service level agreement
• Providing support and assistance to team members

Accounting

• Reconciling bank statements, pacs system and billings reports.
• Prepare daily / month end journal files.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.

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.