Finance & Customer Technical Services SpecialistDo you have a degree in Accounting or Financial Management? Experience in the financial services environment? Read on!Aon Re Africa is recruiting a Finance & Customer Technical Services Specialist in our Finance department, based on a hybrid basis from our Head Offices in Sandton. The role of the finance & customer technical services specialist is to assist the head of finance with Treasury and client technical services related to administration and queries and implementation of processes. This requires a thorough understanding of end-to-end processes from sales input to financial reporting (IFRS & US GAAP).Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look likeDaily monitoring of cash book through follow up of uncleared and reconciliation items.Prepare management information reports extracted from GRiDS to help monitor performance of the business and individuals/ client technical services teams.Improve Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Cashflow - help with developing better business processes to recover funded/ outstanding cash.Ad hoc project work through needs analysis, problem solving and implementation.Financial planning and analysis tasks including budgeting, forecasting and actual reporting.Assist client technical services teams with query resolution.Balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.Approve and release disbursements on GRiDS and online banking platform.Ensure proper controls over all financial processes.Handle various aspects of technical and general ledger, financial reporting and analysis functions.Ongoing development and improvement of processes.Month-end processing and reporting.Capturing all journal entries onto accounting system.Prepare reconciliations, review invoices for any discrepancies or inaccuracy.Keep track of inter-company account balances.Extract exchange rates and deal with various currency conversions.Book rates with banks and payment to clients in various currencies.Responsible for engaging in business development and/or contributing directly or indirectly to all business development efforts in Aon South Africa.How this opportunity is differentTake advantage of the opportunity to be part of an integrated team, having contact with different internal, multicultural teams and various learning and development possibilities!Skills and experience that will lead to successQualifications:Grade 12 (matric).A degree in accounting or financial management.Knowledge:Knowledge of market practices and taxation requirements.Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance principles.Understanding of sales input into financial reporting.Working knowledge of foreign exchange.Knowledge of relevant systems, e.g. RBS, GRiDS, PeopleSoft.Skills and Attributes:Well-developed analytical technical and problem-solving skills.Well-developed communication skills.Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills.Well-developed interpersonal skills.Proven ability to work with and in teams.Computer literacy with advanced experience in MS Word and Excel.Well-developed business and financial skills and acumen.Experience:Have a minimum of 3 years' related experience in financial management, preferably in the financial services environment.Experience with technical and financial accounting.Experience of invoicing as it relates to financial reporting.How we support our colleaguesIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ******.
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