Financial Controller

Flink Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Contractor to manage administrative tasks, handle debtor management, and support clients in the insurance industry. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and a minimum of 5 years experience. This role will be hybrid, requiring presence in Gauteng. Competitive salary between R 45,000 and R 50,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar finance role.
• Proven experience with VAT and tax management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative mailbox and respond to inquiries.
• Issue invoices and email payment receipts.
• Handle debtor management, including reminders and policy cancellations.
• Investigate issues preventing payment mandate establishment.
• Execute bookkeeping functions on Sage Intaact.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Deadline management

Proactive problem-solving

Life insurance administration

Education

Bcom Accounting degree

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Mailbox and Administrative Management: Manage the administrative mailbox, responding to inquiries and taking necessary actions.
• Issue invoices in bulk or on an individual request basis.
• Email payment receipts to clients as required.
• Receive and allocate payment confirmations.

Client and Broker Support

• Respond to broker and administrator queries regarding payment receipts and follow-ups.
• Providing the last four digits of credit card details.
• Issuing new payment links and one-off payment links.
• Adjusting premium frequency as requested.
• Investigating and advising on issues preventing payment mandate establishment.

Debtor Management

• Send reminders for outstanding monthly premiums.
• Regularly check the debtor list to ensure reminders are sent before policies lapse due to non-payment.
• Schedule policy cancellations as necessary.
• Handle Declaration of Insurability cases where policies have lapsed due to non-payment, but the client wishes to reinstate coverage.
• Investigate and resolve failed payment issues through Flywire, ensuring timely client and broker updates
• Execute on full group bookkeeping function (incl. fixed asset registers, bank recons, inter companies, etc.) on Sage Intaact.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and email etiquette.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively and work independently.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Prior experience in life insurance administration covering the above responsibilities.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Bcom Accounting degree (Advantageous)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar finance role
• Proven experience with VAT and tax management.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Contractor

Industry: Insurance

Work space preference: Hybrid (Home & Onsite)

Ideal work province: Gauteng

Ideal work city: Sandton

Salary bracket: R 45000 - 50000

Drivers License: CODE B (Car)

Own car needed: Yes