CAREER OPPORTUNITYSantam is looking for an experienced Accountant - Crop Insurance who will serve in the Finance Department.
The position will be based in Bloemfontein offices.JOB DESCRIPTION Processing payments and financial journals Performing reconciliations Verification of month end financial numbers.
Maintaining and reporting on Agri's financial activities Ensuring implementation of financial controls Preparing preliminary financial results for Agri Performing month-end, interim and year-end financial procedures Performing ad hoc analysis on financial results as requested by Agri's management.
Providing feedback on Santam HO Financial department queries Maintaining general ledger accounts Supporting internal and external stakeholders Finance Administrative duties.
Handling and follow-up on financial enquiries QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Accounting degree ± 3 years' experience in Finance or Auditing.
Accounting and insurance background a preference.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performing month end procedures to ensure accurate and complete reporting.
Verification and recalculation of gross UPP and DAC.
Budgeting and forecasting process.
SASRIA recalculation and reporting.
Calculating cancellation reserve monthly with explanatory notes for deviations Reconciliation of Guidewire month end figures to all income statement line items.
Verification and distribution of the income statement to relevant internal stakeholders.
Compilation of the interim financial results for Specialist Business Finance monthly.
Accurate compilation of the regulatory (FSB) reports, monthly and quarterly.
Accurate compilation business internal reports to senior management and EXCO.
Providing actuaries with historical information for calculating UPP/DAC factors for the new season.
Responsible for handling all Foreign Payments.
Consolidating/submission of audit requests on the audit system.
Accurate processing of correcting journals.
Financial management on the overall business expenses.
Management of reinsurance data and handling of reinsurance accounts.
Management and application of the agreed upon treaty cover notes for the season.
Ensuring that there is overall reinsurance management.
Addressing reinsurance related queries.
Financial administration on Rest of Africa business.
Handling of foreign exchange rate transactions.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Logical thinker and strong problem-solving abilities Knowledge of accounting reporting standards Basic knowledge of Companies Act and tax legislation.
Knowledge of financial systems .
JDE, budgeting system.
Implement controls and exercise internal control over all financial functions.
Monthly reconciliations and reporting.
Strong relationships Building Adaptable to new systems Accountability and responsibility Ability to deal with enquiries swiftly and correctly.
COMPETENCIES Professional behaviour Commitment to quality Teamwork Resilience Immaculate interpersonal skills Ability to perform tasks under pressure.
Attention to detail / accuracy.
