Introduction
Accurately control and process financial information and prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes.
Role Purpose
Accurately control and process financial information and prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes.
Requirements
Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting
Degree in Financial Management or Accounting (preferred)
At least 3-5 years' experience in accounting
Duties & Responsibilities
Management of the accounting function for Guardrisk Insurance cell captive & contingency policy clients (by portfolio of clients allocated)
Accurately, efficiently and timely capturing and reporting of transactions of their portfolio of client
Review and/or prepare payments documents and obtain the necessary source documentation and authorisation to effect payments timely and with the determined service level agreement levels
Review and approve the general ledger journal allocations based on levels of authority and policy.
Review all documentation to ensure that the correct level of authority has authorised the document and raise any exceptions with the relevant stakeholder.
Prepare and review financial transactions and reporting of each client within their portfolio of clients
Compile and prepare monthly and year-end reconciliations of their portfolio of clients
Identify and report respective accounting or reporting issues
Investigate and resolve any outstanding queries in relation to accounting issues
Portfolio support and management/servicing by working closely with the portfolio manager and other colleagues
Identify and resolve problem sources or escalate to relevant level of authority
Special Projects assigned with the group
Meeting company and client accounting, payment and reporting deadlines
Contribute to the enhancement of systems and processes issues in order to enhance financial management
Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
Identify and reconcile discrepancies and problems
Build and maintain relationships with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders
Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service within the organisation
Prepare and provide necessary documentation to complete timely audit both for client and Guardrisk
Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders
Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients
Make recommendations to improve client service within area of responsibility
Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
Take ownership for driving career development
Control and track the budget for the various portfolios
Contribute to the budgeting process and provide the relevant reports and analysis to support the process
Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy
Identify solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
Implement and manage financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems and use to monitor and report on financial activities
Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct
Competencies
Analytical
Business acumen
Collaborative
Good communication skills
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