Reinsurance Accountant - Sandton at Guardrisk

Role Purpose    

• Responsible for the management of the reinsurance accounting function for Guardrisk non-life cell captive.

Requirements    

• Bcom
• At least 3 years of accounting experience as a reinsurance accountant 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Balance sheet reconciliation implementation and management of all non-life clients reinsurance
• Accounting for month end transactions for proportional reinsurance (cash calls and ad-hock)
• Engaging with the general finance team on movements in the reinsurance financials
• Engaging with the portfolio managers on movements in the reinsurance financials
• Reporting internal and external on financial accounting for reinsurance
• Management of the reinsurance accounting function for Guardrisk non-life cell captive
• Preparation, reconciliation, and communication of proportional reinsurance accounts to the reinsurance market, clients and internally
• Comprehensive reinsurance claims management for proportional reinsurance
• Credit control on reinsurance client portfolio
• Portfolio support and servicing by working closely with the portfolio manager and other stakeholders
• Identify and resolve problem sources or escalate to relevant level of authority
• Resolution of market enquiries on reinsurance matters
• Preparation and submission of renewal information on client portfolio
• Client reporting and engagement on reinsurance matters monthly for selected client portfolio
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service within the organisation
• Management of the sub-ledger and reporting process of selected client portfolio
• Attend and report at reinsurer meetings, as required
• Attend and report at reinsurance broker meetings, as required
• Client reporting and engagement on reinsurance matters monthly for selected client portfolio
• Banking signatory for finance department

Competencies    

• Planning and organising skills
• Networking skills
• Innovative
• Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines