Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Gitanga Road (Absa General Insurance Co)
Time Type: Full-Time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R-15966845
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Job Summary
The Assistant Accountant will ensure the seamless execution of payment processing operations within the Finance department.
Key Accountabilities
- Daily and timely claims payments processing in the Premia and banking system.
- Periodical Reinsurance payments processing.
- Non-Insurance Payments processing in a timely manner.
- Commission and Refund payments processing in a timely manner.
- Preparation of Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
- Support the department with any other allocated departmental roles.
Education and Experience Required
- Educational Qualification: Business-related Bachelor’s Degree.
- Professional Qualification: At least CPA Section 1 qualification.
- Experience: Proven experience with at least 1 year in a similar function.
Skills and Competencies
- Technical Skills:
- Receipting, payment processing, and bank reconciliations.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong coordination across a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the organization.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Good relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, both across teams and upwards throughout the organization.
- Ability to work under very tight deadlines.
Educational Requirement
- Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Financial Sciences (Required)
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply through the Absa Group’s official career portal or reach out to the Human Resources department for further guidance.