Santam is looking for an experienced Accountant - Crop Insurance who will serve in the Finance Department. The position will be based in Bloemfontein offices.JOB DESCRIPTIONProcessing payments and financial journalsPerforming reconciliationsVerification of month end financial numbers.Maintaining and reporting on Agri's financial activitiesEnsuring implementation of financial controlsPreparing preliminary financial results for AgriPerforming month-end, interim and year-end financial proceduresPerforming ad hoc analysis on financial results as requested by Agri's management.Supporting internal and external stakeholdersHandling and follow-up on financial enquiriesQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE± 3 years' experience in Finance or Auditing.Accounting and insurance background a preference.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforming 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 deviationsReconciliation 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 of 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 SKILLSExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Logical thinker and strong problem-solving abilitiesKnowledge of accounting reporting standardsBasic knowledge of Companies Act and tax legislation.Knowledge of financial systems i.e. JDE, budgeting system.Implement controls and exercise internal control over all financial functions.Monthly reconciliations and reporting.Strong relationships BuildingAdaptable to new systemsAccountability and responsibilityAbility to deal with enquiries swiftly and correctly.COMPETENCIESProfessional behaviourCommitment to qualityTeamworkResilienceImmaculate interpersonal skillsAbility to perform tasks under pressure.
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