Claims & Client Services Administrator

Aon plc; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon Re Africa is seeking a Claims & Client Services Administrator to support brokers in reinsurance accounting and administration. This hybrid role combines virtual work with time at our Sandton head office.

You will process and reconcile accounts, manage documentation, respond to queries, and build relationships with key stakeholders while contributing to business development efforts. Minimum 2–3 years accounting experience; matric and a diploma/degree in accounting or financial management are

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (matric)
• Diploma or degree in accounting or financial management
• Knowledge of VAT, insurance and reinsurance (facultative)
• 2–3 years’ general accounting experience; reinsurance accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile accounts.
• Submit invoices to clients and reinsurers.
• Ensure timely collection of funds and receipt checks.
• Reconcile balances and payments; resolve queries.
• Build relationships with stakeholders; support business development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Claims & Client Services Administrator

Do you have experience within Reinsurance? Keen to further your career within the short term insurance industry? Read on!

Aon Re Africa is looking to employ a Claims & Client Services Administrator. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our head office in Sandton.

The role of the technical accounts administrator is to provide support to the brokers in reinsurance accounting and administration functions through understanding and analysing terms and conditions, processing and reconciling all accounts.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one engaged team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Obtain and understand relevant supporting documentation (i.e. terms and conditions of the cover note).
• Be aware of timeframes and deadlines involved in area of responsibility.
• Process and reconcile accounts.
• Submit respective documentation (invoices etc.) to relevant clients and Reinsurers.
• Ensure timeous collection of respective funds and check receipt thereof.
• Submit outstanding statement and respective reconciliation to Finance and match with cash received.
• Check and ensure that all allocations are done and paid out correctly.
• Attend to and resolve queries timely.
• Follow up outstanding balances from clients and/ or Reinsurers.
• Reconcile balances and payments made and pay or refund accordingly.
• Provide age analysis and SLA audit reports to management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Responsible for engaging in business development and/or contributing directly or indirectly to all business development efforts in Aon South Africa.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications.

• Grade 12 (matric).
• A diploma or degree in accounting or financial management.

Knowledge.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation. (VAT, et cetera).
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance and reinsurance with specific knowledge of facultative.
• Knowledge of reinsurance accounting.

Skills and Attributes.

• Well-developed analytical technical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy with advanced experience in MS Word and Excel.
• Well-developed business and financial skills and acumen.

Experience.

• Have a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ general accounting experience.
• Experience in reinsurance accounting will be a distinct advantage.
• Credit Control experience
• Previously had a mandate to settle claims.

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