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Position Overview

The suitable candidate will be responsible for complex accounting activities relating to the maintenance of complete and accurate financial information, results, reporting and analysis on a regular basis. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for tax, VAT, IFRS and financial governance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Management and leadership

•  Communicate key business priorities to all staff
•  Effective leadership, development, training, and management of the team
•  Assist with the general running of the Finance Team, including development, deadline management, reporting and support
•  Assist in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient and effective services
•  Identification and development of efficient new ways of working and reporting

Reporting, preparation and analysis

•  Manage the accounting function, reconciliations, reporting deadlines and management accounts
•  Timeous and accurate preparation of group reports
•  Ensure that submission of pack deadlines is met timeously
•  Provide analysis into key value drivers of the business and its product range
•  Support the business with accurate and insightful reporting for key decision making and understanding
•  Ensure the accurate and timeous preparation of the VAT and Income Tax returns
•  Assistance with preparation/review of key regulatory reports
•  Assistance with flash commentary.

Planning, budgeting and year-end

•  Development, management and completion of the budgeting process
•  Development, management and continuous improvement of the quarterly, annual and three-year forecast
•  Preparation of the group reporting packs and aid in preparation of the annual financial statements
•  Ensure audit deliverables are met accurately and timeously

Other duties

•  Preparation of various ad hoc reports
•  Supporting the Finance team with other adhoc projects as and when required
•  Maintenance and management of strong financial controls within the team
•  Support in the development and reporting of Board and other Committee meeting
•  Approval of purchase orders and payments,

Qualifications

•  Matric
•  Financial degree or equivalent
•  Chartered Accountant is preferrable
•  0-2 years’ experience post-article
•  Short-term insurance / financial services experience an added advantage

Knowledge and skills

•  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
•  Ability to lead an effective team
•  Business partnering and support capabilities
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•  Ability to work under pressure, effectively manage time and meet deadlines
•  Maintain a positive attitude, work well with team member
•  Knowledge of VAT, Tax and IFRS
•  Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Position Overview

The Key Account Manager is responsible for calling on a selection of motor dealers to promote the sale of Bidvest Insurance products. The ability to interact at all levels of staff within a motor dealership, together with proven selling skills is a prerequisite so that growth can be achieved within each dealer. The need to interrogate monthly reports, identify poor performers and develop corrective action plans, which include training and coaching, is a monthly requirement.

The incumbent should have account management experience or experience of how a motor dealer sales operations work. The Key Account Manager will also need to provide support and resolution of queries in their areas of responsibility, as well as build and manage excellent client relationships, offering professional service on time, every time.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Business Development:

•  Grow sales of Bidvest Insurance products and achieve set sales targets for area of responsibility.
•  Interrogate performance reports for dealers to identify areas of opportunity and develop corrective action plans.
•  Conduct monthly sales performance reviews with key role players & management at each dealer.
•  Identify training needs within dealers and conduct coaching & training sessions where required.
•  Develop aligned strategies for respective franchises /dealers.

Industry Knowledge:

•  Understanding of the dealer environment which deals with motor dealer value added products.
•  Training will be provided so that the incumbent understands the Bidvest Insurance products and value chains so that selling and problem solving can be achieved.

Customer Service:

•  Work effectively with the internal departments and the dealer network to ensure all queries / service issues / disputes are attended to and responded to asap.

Management of Customer Relationships:

•  Identify key decision makers and build positive relationships with each dealer.
•  Keep dealers informed about Bidvest Insurance / market trends / performance.
•  Collect competitor information and observe competitor activity to provide feedback.
•  Co-ordinate events to promote the partnership and build the Bidvest Insurance brand.

Qualification

•  Grade 12, RE/FAIS qualifications
•  Key Account Management or Territory sales experience
•  General Short-term insurance knowledge
•  General motor industry knowledge

Knowledge and Skills

•  Business awareness
•  Analytical thinking
•  Self-starter
•  Pro-active thinking
•  Planning & organizational skills
•  Effective communicator
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Microsoft office

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Position Overview

You will be a part of our exciting call centre team. Here, you will interact with potential clients to turn product interest into product sales! You will need to eat your Kellogg’s every morning as you will be responsible for meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets across various products and campaigns.

Experience and Education

•  Grade 12/ Matric
•  FAIS credit
•  Relevant Qualification
•  RE
•  1 year experience in Insurance environment

General Skills Required

•  Good understanding of insurance products
•  Customer service knowledge and orientation
•  Must be able to work in a team
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•  Self-motivated with an ability to work under pressure
•  Ability to build and develop relationships & interact at all level