Portfolio Accountant Life

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 insurance accounting (with degree)
At least 5–10 years’ experience in insurance accounting (without degree)

Duties ’ Responsibilities

Management of the accounting function for Guardrisk Life 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
Prepare payment documentation relating to 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 build 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
Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
Control and track the budget for the various portfolios

Competencies

Analytical
Collaborative
Good communication skill
Business acumen

Closing Date
2023/05/17