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

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Job Advert Summary    

• The successful candidate will be responsible for all the technical administration in the Underwriting department. This role would be ideal for someone with attention to detail, great with people, can multi-task, excellent communication skills and a team player. This will include working across all areas in Servicing and Administration with the ability to process in all facets of the department and resolve queries from start to end. They will be required to make decisions within their mandate and execute a higher quality of service combined with increased quantity as per the performance contract. 

Minimum Requirements    
Education: 

• A tertiary qualification (NQF 5 or above) with relevant business orientation.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in an administration environment.
• Experience in the policy administration environment would be beneficial.
• Call Centre experience would be beneficial to assist with telephonic enquiries.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A good business acumen. 
• Knowledge of Financial institutions (advantageous).
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package).
• Have excellent administration skills.
• Display attention to detail and analytical skills. 
• Have strong organisational skills.

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. 
• Demonstrate good telephone etiquette.
• Have good problem-solving abilities. 
• Be solution driven and take accountability and responsibility of own work. 
• Deadline and target driven particularly in a production environment.
• Be adaptable.
• Have an ability to work within a teamwork environment. 
• Have stress tolerance and resilience.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• Generate Counteroffer Letters, manual and system generated letters.
• Responding to customer enquiries (calls/emails) and resolving customer complaints professionally.
• Drafting of Underwriting correspondence e.g. letters, emails correspondence with reassurers and requirement letters.
• Handle Non-Disclosure inquiries.
• Handle HIV correspondence and to liaise with the Medical Officer.
• Trace and upload lab results.
• Taking ownership of service level standards and ensure they are reached consistently, accurately executing policies and procedures related to service delivery in Operations and other areas.
• Identifying and escalating priority issues.
• Data capturing of customer information, with a reduced element of error with accuracy and attention to detail in processing work.

Maintain Product Expertise:

• In order to answer customer complaints and questions, an Underwriting Administrator must be an expert in the products offered by PPS. This requires one to take the initiative to master every feature and benefit of each product. Identify process and procedure improvements and make recommendations to streamline and simplify processes.

Closing Date    
2023/07/03

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Job Advert Summary    

• The Investments Administrator is responsible for the accurate financial reporting, consolidation, and reconciliation of investment activities within PPS Group. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of investment accounting records and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Reporting to the Investment Manager, the Investments Administrator will be responsible for the preparation of investment accounting journals, reconciliations, group consolidation, and investment reporting.

Minimum Requirements    
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCom) or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting environment.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong accounting knowledge with a proven track record of maintaining accurate financial records.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an investment environment.
• Familiarity with the insurance industry will be advantageous.

Computer Literacy:

• Proficient in using the latest MS Office package, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to create and comprehend advanced Excel functions.
• Familiarity with accounting software and reporting tools.
• Interest in data analysis and data visualization tools.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Persuasive and influential, able to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations.  
• Critical thinking skills to analyse information, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.   
• Excellent networking skills to foster relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and asset managers.
• Good presentation skills to convey information clearly and effectively.  
• Ability to manage expectations of stakeholders and deliver results.
• Self-awareness and the ability to adapt to different working styles and environments.
• Professionalism in conduct and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.    
• Responsible, accountable, and takes extreme ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• High emotional intelligence to navigate and resolve conflicts and build positive relationships.   
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions.  
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team and across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to handle pressure and work well under tight deadlines.
• Continuous desire for learning and professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Financial Reporting and Reconciliation:

• Prepare journals to ensure accurate recording of asset manager transactions in PPS records.
• Ensure proper allocation of transactions within mandates and rules.
• Review portfolios to ensure compliance with mandates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date investment accounting records.
• Liaise with Asset Managers regarding investment accounting and resolve outstanding reports and unreconciled items.

Consolidation and Reporting:

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of investment reports and consolidation entries to the General Ledger.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly Capital Gains Tax schedules.
• Calculate and reconcile monthly Dividend Tax calculations.
• Assist in the rework of profit and loss quarterly for Financial Year-end reporting.
• Record monthly investment fees and prepare management fees schedule for consolidation.
• Preparation of the monthly investment pack with analysis on numbers and variances.
• Provide explanations to the manager for monthly investment account movements for the management reporting pack.
• Prepare graphs and analytics for the management reporting pack.

Data Analysis and Budgeting:

• Obtain investment returns and update monthly performance rates for exit calculations.
• Prepare asset manager investment details for Sam Quarterly, Reserve Bank, and Annual Returns.
• Assist in the preparation and capture of investment budgets for income profits and investment fees.
• Prepare various year-end disclosures in the Annual Financial Statements, particularly related to IFRS 9 risk disclosures.

Strategic Orientation:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of investment accounting and related transactions, including detailed knowledge of investment asset types and their risk exposures.
• Ensure accurate reporting to support senior management in making strategic asset allocation decisions.
• Provide inputs for member calculations to ensure fair treatment and proper entitlements.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively and articulate information in a logical and structured manner, catering to the needs and understanding of various stakeholders, including senior management and executives.
• Express opinions, information, and key viewpoints clearly and assertively.
• Anticipate and respond appropriately to the needs, reactions, and feedback of internal and external stakeholders.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks, driving the review process, and ensuring correctness of the ledger and reporting.
• Offer possible solutions when raising problems with the manager.
• Provide consistent updates on the progress of the month-end process.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Persuasive and influential, able to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations.
• Critical thinking skills to analyse information, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.
• Excellent networking skills to foster relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and asset managers.
• Good presentation skills to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage expectations of stakeholders and deliver results.
• Self-awareness and the ability to adapt to different working styles and environments.
• Professionalism in conduct and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Responsible, accountable, and takes extreme ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• High emotional intelligence to navigate and resolve conflicts and build positive relationships.
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team and across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to handle pressure and work well under tight deadlines.
• Continuous desire for learning and professional growth.

Closing Date    
2023/07/07

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Job Advert Summary    

• The role will be responsible for building out the IFRS accounting manual framework across the group.
• Responsible to design solutions for implementation of new International Financial Reporting Standards as well as advising on IFRS treatment of new transactions.
• Act as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment

Minimum Requirements    
Education:

• CA(SA).
• Proven track record of top academic results.

 Experience:

• Newly qualified with a very keen interest in technical accounting matters.
• Experience in a reporting environment while doing articles.
• Experience within an IFRS technical accounting environment - non-negotiable.
• Insurance industry experience advantageous.

 Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional technical ability insofar IFRS.
• Ability to use mathematical methods, reasoning and strategies to investigate and solve problems.
• The preparation of the financial statements.
• The technical review of the financial statements.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, classifying, measuring and recording transactions.

Competencies:

• Complex problem solving and analytics – critical thinking.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Persuading and Influencing.
• Deciding and Initiating Action.
• Collaboration
• A strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to different stakeholders, audiences, and environments.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Stakeholder management

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including actuarial and insurance systems staff and the PPS Group at large.
• Monthly procedures execution in line with the design including sourcing of data, processing of journals, disclosures on management accounts & Annual Financial Statements.
• Design solutions for implementation of new International Financial Reporting Standards as well as advising on IFRS treatment of new transactions.
• Responsible for drafting the audit committee position papers for approval of new IFRS & new transactions.
• Gap analysis for PPS Group.
• Design and implementation of solutions to mitigate gaps.
• Design of accounting policies & procedures.
• Monthly & annual processing in line with the design.

Solutions for technically, complex matters

• Act as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements.
• Create efficient processes and manage multiple workflows with various stakeholders.
• Preparation and delivery of technical updates and communication (verbal and /or written) of industry developments to relevant stakeholders, as required.
• Tracking of technical assessments log.

Project Management

• Perform other financial reporting tasks and projects as identified.
• Assisting with ad hoc requests.

Closing Date    
2023/07/07

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Job Advert Summary    

• A challenging opportunity for a dynamic, result driven, quality orientated Claims specialist with strong administrative skills exists. The successful candidate will provide high level administrative support to the Head of Department and Service manager within the Claims group to ensure the smooth running of the office.

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum of a Grade 12
• A completed degree / diploma in Business Management or similar qualification would be an added advantage
• Experience in a Claims Management environment is essential
• Exposure within the Medical Scheme administration environment, ISO principles and other related legislature would be an added advantage
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Computer literacy (MS Office, advanced MS Excel and MS Access would be beneficial)
• Experience in reporting and data extraction essential

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Ensure effective communication of information between various stakeholders
• Facilitate interdepartmental meetings between various internal groups
• Ensuring the availability of equipment and stationary to support the department (includes arranging of system access, PC, desk, update documents on shared drive).
• Together with the HC Department, support the Claims group with the full recruitment process
• Arrange training for new employees and facilitating the micro induction process with new employees
• Provide administrative support to the Service Manager on performance related information and statistics.
• Prepare accurate reports for presentation to the Senior Management Team and Schemes
• Ensure effective management of specialised ad-hoc projects within the organisation and provide progressive feedback to the Head of Department
• Support the service quality within the department through effective management of processes and procedures and evaluate results.
• Maintain any changes to the Claims Management systems, processes and procedures and update the work instructions accordingly.
• Technical understanding of all PPS Healthcare Administrators products and business processes and the ability to apply that understanding to daily outputs, including system testing and year end product testing and system enhancements.
• Maintain interdepartmental service level contracts and pro-actively monitoring the Service Level agreements

Closing Date    
2023/07/06

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Job Advert Summary    

• An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and results driven Coach exists. The coach will provide one on one job support to coachees, in order to assist them with the enhancement of their skills to ensure that the coachees can accomplish their tasks optimally. The coach will also take responsibility for the quality assurance process for their coachees.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• At least 3 years’ medical scheme administration experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Medical Scheme Rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the ISO principles.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels
• Financial experience will be an advantage.
• Able to function independently as well as in a team.
• High level of computer literacy: MS Office Package.
• Excellent understanding of the administration system.
• Ability to liaise with external clients/members.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Identifying and analysing areas for coaching in order to assist the development of coachees.
• Establishing coaching goals and derive a coaching plan to assist coachees to reach the required standards
• Facilitate GROW sessions in order to give coachees feedback on performance as per set goals
• Provide training for new employees
• Assessing the quality of the consultant’s work output in order to identify development needs
• Ensure awareness of and adherence to the quality management system
• Assist in the maintenance of the Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to formalize group functions and ensure standardized work methods
• Ensuring constant feedback on progress to consultants by regularly updating them on their quality stats
• Maintain service level agreements for all assigned processes
• Act as the link between Membership and the Business Development group.

Closing Date    
2023/07/06

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Job Advert Summary    

• Responsible for all financial reporting, ensuring sound financial controls and supporting the Executive in being an efficient and effective finance business partner.
• We are looking for a go-getter with a pragmatic approach and an excellent track record of achievements both academically and in leadership roles. “I can” attitude with the motivation and determination to prove themselves. 

Minimum Requirements    

• 5 – 8 years’ experience in Financial Services 
• Chartered Accountant - (CA)SA
• Preference for articles experience in the Big 4 or Financial Services Industry
• Sage Accounting (Pastel) & Payroll or similar knowledge of accounting and payroll systems
• Microsoft Office – Specifically Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Great excel skills – incl. lookups, pivot tables, conditional formatting
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Accountability and responsibility for accuracy of work
• Self-starter, takes initiative and be proactive
• Diligence and numeracy ability
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn
• People management skills

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Responsible, under supervision of the Finance Executive, for preparation of AFS for four private companies, long term incentive scheme trust and group consolidation, as well as review of a collective investment scheme in terms of IFRS reporting
• Responsible for liaison with shareholder regarding year end process and AFS
• Assist in preparation of audit schedules
• Review aged debtor and supplier analysis
• Monthly reporting to group with respect to management accounts
• Review all month end fee calculations - service fees, asset management fees, administrative fees and payroll transaction processing
• Review of reconciliations and investigation of statement of financial position accounts specifically all bank account reconciliations
• Review service fees and rebates and loading in banking system
• Monthly journals review
• Management accounts preparation and draft commentary for month end
• Review excel add-ins management accounts and compare month on month numbers
• Responsible for VAT review, submission and payment thereof on a monthly basis per legal entity
• Review and reconciliation of intercompany calculations and invoices
• Review of teams work to ensure that reconciliations are correctly performed
• Assist finance team with relevant queries and provide pro-active coaching
• Manage finance team and performance appraisals
• Responsible for review of monthly payroll, EMP201 & UIF calculations, submission and payments
• Monthly database updates and preparation of flow and asset reporting
• Provide inputs to executive team with budget analysis
• Assist with modelling of strategic initiatives
• Drive automation of day-to-day financial systems and continually enhance controls
• B-BBEE quarterly reporting and quantification of recommended Group spend

Closing Date    
2023/07/07