Specialist Accountant (PPS Mutual) (Fixed Term Contract)

at  PPS Recruitment

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

This role reports to the Specialist accountant and will be focused on gathering and analyzing financial information, management reporting, month-end reconciliations and daily processing of financial transactions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.

EXPERIENCE:

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

• General knowledge of insurance legislation/rules advantage.
• Exposure in dealing with members, brokers and advisors advantage.
• Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge or risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Liaison function with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing other duties assigned from time to time by the Specialist accountant.
• Back up in answering financial queries.