Operational Finance Accountant (Billing and Collection)

at  PPS Recruitment

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

A member of the PPS Life Insurance Operations Finance team reporting to the Team Manager Operational Finance. This role will be responsible for billing and collection of PPS members premiums and management reporting including day to day reviewing and processing.
A higher level of technical understanding is involved for this role.
Duties include checking accounting records for accuracy, reconciliations and maintaining a system for organizing company documents.

EDUCATION:

• Bahcelor of Commerce: Accountancy degree is a requirement.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-8 years’ experience within a financial services environment, preferably in the Insurance Industry advantage.
• Strong reconciliation experience is required.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel etc)Proficient in MS Office - Advanced Excel.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Time management skills.
• General knowledge of insurance legislation/rules advantage.
• Exposure in dealing with members, brokers, and advisors an advantage.
• IT Skill: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Package at a Moderate level.
• Strong sense of commitment to the organization’s goals and values.
• Good business sense.
• Time management skills essential

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Respond to queries and investigations within agreed SLA.
• Adherence to process control and service levels agreements.
• Performing other duties assigned from time to time by the manager.