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Job Description

• You will be required to interact with clients, increase sales, and elevate customer experience. If you're a top performer that can align yourself with our organization Values of Awesome Service, Passionate, Honest, Human Dynamic, recognition and can wisely use resources and deliver results consistently while working on a performance-based salary system then you might be the next OUTie.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Cold Calling, Convert OUTbound lead/quotes to sales in terms of the minimum quantity and quality targets.
• Interact with customers to offer guidance, point out products, and assist them in making purchasing decisions.
• You will be required to talk (telephonically) to potential OUTsurance clients and get them interested in signing up by informing them of the benefits that our product holds while adhering to the quality measures in place.
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge in order to supply customers with the best, accurate information.
• Utilize persuasion techniques when necessary to close sales
• Handle customer phone calls and emails in a polite, professional, and prompt manner
• Work towards achieving individual and team objectives and be accountable for sales results.
• Perform as a team-player, participate in activities contributing to the overall objectives of the organisation

Competencie:

• Computer Literate
• Negotiating skills
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Quality Orientated
• Stress Tolerant
• Interpersonal and communication skills 
• Deadline and results oriented
• Initiative and tenacity
• Effective at planning and organising
• Adaptability
• Integrity

Qualifications

• Matric
• FAIS Regulatory Exam
• Recognized Qualification depending on previous advice-giving roles.

Experience

• Previous Call Centre experience in Telesales.
• Experience in short term insurance industry will be advantageous.  

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Job Description

• Do you want to be a part of building the best enterprise development team in South Africa?  Do you live and breathe software development and want to work with others who do the same?  Come and join us at OUTsurance and help us build awesome software, using awesome technology with awesome people

Responsibilities

• You write understandable, testable code (with proven coverage) with an eye towards maintainability
• Help perform code reviews on all pull requests
• Actively invest time in learning better process, practices and techniques for the benefit of your career and OUTsurance
• Adhere to statistical code analysis recommendations
• Challenge yourself to keep growing as a developer and document / share your learnings
• Work according to guides and best practices of the team and .NET practice
• Have a working understanding on all technologies and products used within your team

Competencies:            

• Ability to apply industry best practices for application architectures & standards
• Ability to provide input into innovative solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and a self-starter
• Ability to work in an agile team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years or more experience in software development
• Love of all things software development
• Good knowledge of the .NET platform, and C# or Angular
• Deep knowledge of .NET Core
• Excellent software design skills
• Experience with agile process and technical practices
• Automated testing experience

Required competencies:

• Microservices design
• Kubernetes
• Azure
• Distributed messaging (NServiceBus / MassTransit)
• Working knowledge of CQRS architecture

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Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial accountant who wishes to build a career within the Finance department specialising in short-term insurance.
• The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance for the insurance company. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial principles, regulatory requirements, and accounting practices specific to the insurance sector. The individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial statements, managing audits, and supporting strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee preparation of monthly and biannual financial results, together with the annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and other regulatory standards.
• Prepare variance analysis and explain deviations in financial performance.

Accounting Operations:

• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely posting of transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and intercompany transactions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure the completion of all month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT calculations and submissions.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and manage audit requests.
• Assist with preparation and filing regulatory reports as required by government agencies and managing queries from these agencies.

Team Leadership:

• Train and support junior accounting staff, providing guidance where required.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging professional development. Ensure collaboration and transparency in the relationship with Group Finance through proactive, professional and accurate reporting and communication.
• Lead projects related to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Take end-to-end ownership for the accuracy of the trial balance and engage stakeholders where and when required on any areas of risk.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support management’s strategic initiatives.
• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

The candidate will report to the Financial Manager for OUTsurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA (SA) or equivalent qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, with at least 2 years in the insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements for insurance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with diligence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects in a challenging environment.