Current Opportunities at PPS

Job Advert Summary    

• A central administrator role, will be responsible to support the Area General Manager with a variety of administrative duties, planning tasks and executing overall central administration management. This role will assist in coordinating, planning, reporting, leads management and business liaison across the central region. The incumbent should be adaptable at navigating team dynamics, building stakeholder relationships, sales driven and serve as a catalyst for high quality business relations across the PPS business.

Minimum Requirements    
Education: 

• Matric.
• Bachelor’s degree or the relevant business-related qualification.
• Secretarial Courses (Advantageous).

Experience:

• 4-5 years’ experience in Financial services industry including at least 3 years’ experience in liaison at management and senior management level.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of proposals, reporting and project management.
• Experience in leading and engaging with various internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• PPS Product knowledge will be an advantage. 

Knowledge and Skills :

• Problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Budget management.
• Sound communication skills (verbal and written).
• The incumbent will be trained on PPS Systems and Products.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Visio skills

Competencies:

• Change Navigation.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Sales administration.
• Decision-making abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Performs the full administrative duties for the central region, including preparing presentations, reports, minutes and other tasks.
• Prepare and compile high quality monthly reporting from the various Area Managers into consolidated central report for submission to Business Units and Exco reporting.
• Communicate and prioritise important issues within the business appropriately.
• Required to represent AGM on ad hoc projects, meetings and events as required.
• Respond timeously and professionally to a variety of ad hoc projects, business issues, client requests and stakeholder requests that impact across the area of responsibilities.
• Coordinating functions, conferences and travel arrangements.
• Propensity to manage pressure and stakeholder relationships at all levels, as well as be a liaison between regions and other departments.
• General secretarial duties (diary management, email management, organizing, planning, screening calls, distribution of reports, minutes, etc).
• Budget administration and management.
• Fulfilment of ad hoc requests from AGM and management team through the provision of relevant solutions.
• Provide thorough preparation packs for all engagements and meetings with the accurate information for the Area General Manager.
• Required to investigate and research various ad-hoc business-issues, strategic initiatives and developments.
• Analyse and interpret relevant report findings to translate the report data into understandable management information.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to improve business, stakeholder experiences and contribute meaningfully towards the External Distribution business strategy. 

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Job Advert Summary    
Purpose of the Job:

• Reporting tothe Team Leader, the Support Assistant will be responsible for producing high-quality, detailed work based within the prescribed service level agreements (SLAs).
• The focus of this position is producing high-quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines, and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on-the-job experience. Consistent, error-free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert who can deliver quality work consistently.

Minimum Requirements    
Formal Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12).

Experience and Knowledge:

• At least 2 years of experience in the Financial Services or Life Assurance industry in an administrator role.
• Basic knowledge of the Life Assurance or Financial Services industry.

Computer Literacy:

• MS Office package, particularly, Internet, Outlook, and Excel.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Careful.
• Helpful.
• Conscientious.
• Consistent.
• Responsive.
• Client service orientation
• Target-driven

Duties and Responsibilities    
Main duties and responsibilities:

• Upload and follow up on the following queries: premiums, change of beneficiary, debit orders, letters of authority, change of broker, amendments, change of DOC, change of details, claims, etc.

Check and capture applications:

• Within 4 hours of being received.
• With a 95% accuracy level.
• Support functions include performing daily routine procedures.
• Monitor incompletes and service requests and communicate outstanding applications and Aftersales Service requests started.
• Communicate outstanding requirements after the request has been uploaded.
• Complete an annual assessment on appropriate systems.
• Provide administrative backing to the Life Specialists and directly to intermediaries.
• Provide quotations and statements of benefits to intermediaries.
• Take ownership of service level standards and ensure they are achieved consistently.
• Assist the Life Specialists in organising broker workshops.
• Ordering necessary forms and brochures for the office when needed.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Senior Manager: Finance, the role will be overseeing for the full accounting / budgeting & reporting function (in line with IFRS) of numbers originating in the Insurance Administration System (IAA) for PPS South Africa and PPS Namibia, as well as responsible for the member profit allocation and all related reporting. This includes the overlay/bridging from BAU to IFRS17.
• Responsible for liaising with external auditors on all matters relating to the statutory reporting as well as preparation and maintenance of the PPS Data & Reporting policy and Standard approved by the Group Executive Committee and the Group Risk Committee.

Minimum Requirements    
Education:

• BCom (Hons) Accounting, CA(SA)

Experience:

• At least 5 years working experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial reporting.
• Experience in a financial services industry – long-term insurance is preferable.
• Experience within an IFRS technical accounting environment advantageous, but not a requirement.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the Long term insurance industry preferable.
• Good technical accounting knowledge of IFRS.
• Able to work with budget models and understand the key drivers.
• Is adept in the use of the latest MS Office package, particularly Excel, Word and Power-point.
• Knowledge of Great Plains an advantage.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Responsible and Accountable.
• Good networking skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Manages expectations.
• Takes extreme ownership.
• Eternally curious.
• Integrity.
• Professionalism.
• Conflict resolution.
• Effective communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities    
IAA Accounting:

• Approve all General Ledger entries for the IAA trial balance and non-standard reversing journals as and when needed.
• Approve General Ledger reconciliations.
• Overseeing that deliverables are managed including key reports from Operational Finance department and Actuarial department.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts commentary for premiums, claims and commissions and directly liaising with the Head of Operational Finance.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations relating to premiums, claims and commissions.

IFRS17 “Overlay” Accounting:

• Source relevant data from Operational Accounts department, directly liaising with the Head of Operational Finance.
• Analyse data and ensure completeness and accuracy of data received from Operational Finance to process the General Ledger entries.
• Take full responsibility for the IFRS 17 accounting and reporting design including: General Ledger, reconciliations, Management accounts, and Journal entries “bridge” from BAU to IFRS 17

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly Management Accounts of Premiums, Claims, Commissions and Profit allocation.
• Provide value added commentary on variances to budget.

Budgeting:

• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget of Premiums, Claims and Commission liaising with the Head of Actuarial for key assumptions, ensuring accuracy of the Budget model used. Job Title Manager: Group Finance
• Responsible for the Exco and Board budget presentation slides and providing value added commentary.

Statutory Reporting:

• Responsible for Premiums, Claims and Commission input into the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements.
• Collaborate with subject experts on the preparation of Annual Financial Statements in line with IFRS17
• Responsible for all disclosures relating to the Policyholder liability, which includes accuracy of the DPF and Non DPF disclosures that are fed through from Actuarial.
• Responsible for all disclosures on the Profit allocations in the Annual Financial Statements.
• Providing input into tax and statutory reporting to all regulated authorities.
• Assistance with the implementation of IFRS17 where requested by the Project leader.
• Assist new auditors with a smooth onboarding & ensure all audit queries are addressed timeously.

Staff management:

• Oversee the functions of one accountant

Ad hoc:

• Assisting other members of Group Finance in times of leave.
• Assisting the Senior manager and Executive Group Finance with all ad hoc requests.
• Assisting the IFRS17 Project Leader in documenting processes for IFRS 17.

Closing Date    
2023/08/04

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Job Advert Summary    

• Responsible for the accounting function of a group of companies. Formulates and maintains group accounting and financial practices. Responsible for the controls and documentation
• The role is responsible for co-ordination all aspects of the financial function including preparing financial reports and budgets for the executive to support the financial decision-making process. 
• The role is also responsibility for the financial management of PPS in accordance with IFRS. 

Minimum Requirements    
Education: 

• CA (SA) .
• Additional postgraduate is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years in a senior financial and/or accounting role within financial services/asset management environment or as a Head of Finance in a large Group of companies.
• Experience in leading hybrid teams.
• Proven experience in the continued enhancement of financial/business systems and procedures
• IFRS17 exposure would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge and experience with financial accounting tools and systems.
• Knowledge and experience in establishing best practice in terms of financial modelling techniques and methodologies.
• An in depth, experiential understanding of more advanced analyses and the way in which financial ratios, trends, business and value drivers interact.
• Advance knowledge in applying tax laws to the financial situation for the business. Creates tax efficient structures and business deals.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, classifying, measuring, and recording transactions.

Competencies:

• Curious.
• Strategic thinker.
• Business Acumen.
• Knowledge of business and management principles and processes.
• Sound and proven financial accounting skills
• Exceptional analytical ability.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Integrity.
• Resilience.
• Results Focused

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Formulate and successfully implement financial strategies, policies and procedures for the Company supporting the overall company objectives.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions.
• Manage and minimize the company's financial risk exposure by developing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls for accounting functions.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and enhance internal financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems to ensure that the financial and accounting functions are operating effectively and comply with corporate governance.
• Provide consultative support and recommendations on financial implications to the Group Chief Financial Officer to support decision- making and management processes.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to effective operational plans and initiatives. ]
• Manage the integrity of all financial data, ensuring information is accurate and timely.
• Identify opportunities and implement procedures for increased efficiencies and service improvements.
• Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial data reporting process (including preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports).
• Co-ordinate and manage budgets and forecasts providing recommendations to Group Chief Financial Offer to maximize profitability.
• Review the preparation of statutory annual financial statements and tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and Group budgetary reporting requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external auditor partners, to discuss and resolve audit findings and accounting issues.
• Manage the working capital requirements.
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team to achieve the department and PPS strategic goals.
• Manage the tax exposures and opportunities.

Closing Date    
2023/08/04

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Job Advert Summary    

• An Executive Personal Assistant will be required to provide an efficient and accurate executive administrative support service to the PPSHA CEO and the Executive Team for the smooth operation of the business.
• The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their work load and prioritizing tasks in a corporate environment.
• The role of an Executive Personal Assistant involves a great deal of multitasking for performing a number of administrative duties. You will work with teams, management and Executives. Engage in booking flights, accommodation, creating agendas, taking minutes, managing diaries, communication, presentations, according to the needs. Much of the work involves oral and written communication and dealing with email and telephone inquiries.
• A successful Executive Personal Assistant is critical to the efficiency of an organization and we are looking for an individual who can become an integral part of our business and culture.

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum of Grade 12 Qualification.
• 3-year Tertiary Qualification in any related field.
• Personal Assistant Qualification.
• Medical Scheme administration experience would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence across the organisation and externally.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to use initiative and self-starter.
• Analytical thinker.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
• Manage diaries and Schedule meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the executive.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.
• Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners.
• Minute taking and distribution.
• Reminding the executive of important tasks and deadlines.
• Compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
• Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients.
• Collating and filing expenses.
• Miscellaneous tasks to support the executive, which will vary according to the executive’s requirements, e.g. completing some corporate governance reporting.
• Assisting with projects the executive may be working on by researching or writing reports.
• Behave in alignment with PPSHA values.
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.
• Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clients