Accountant (Insurance)

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an Accountant with a BCom Accounting degree, solid finance experience and strong reconciliation skills to ensure accurate financial information.

The role involves processing payments, performing bank and month-end reconciliations, handling queries, and supporting budgets. Experience with supplier and balance sheet reconciliations and good Excel skills are important, with Pastel experience being a plus.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree required.
• Previous finance experience is essential.
• Experience with supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Basic VAT knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Pastel (Softline Pastel) experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
• Ability to improve processes and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process daily payments and maintain the cash book.
• Perform bank reconciliations and month-end reconciliations.
• Handle and resolve finance-related queries.
• Assist with budgets.
• Process claims and re-insurance claims.
• Support the finance department in meeting monthly and annual financial deadlines.
• Provide general finance support to the team as required.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent working

Process improvement

Education

BCom Accounting degree

Tools

Softline Pastel

Job description

This opportunity would suit an Accountant with a BCom Accounting degree, previous finance experience and strong reconciliation skills, who takes pride in accurate financial information and enjoys finding ways to improve existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily payments and maintain the cash book.
• Perform bank reconciliations and month-end reconciliations.
• Handle and resolve finance-related queries.
• Assist with budgets.
• Process claims and re-insurance claims.
• Support the finance department in meeting monthly and annual financial deadlines.
• Provide general finance support to the team as required.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Accounting degree.
• Previous experience within a Finance environment is essential.
• Experience with supplier reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Basic VAT knowledge.
• Good Excel skills.
• Softline Pastel experience would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
• A passion for accurate and complete financial reporting.
• Innovative thinking with the ability to streamline and enhance existing processes.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting the wider team.

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