Loss Adjustor (Short-Term Insurance)

Pps; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the insurance industry in Johannesburg is looking for an Accountant with a flair for insurance accounting. This role involves managing the full accounting function, preparing management accounts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates should have a BCom Accounting degree and 2-4 years of experience in the financial services sector. Strong IFRS knowledge and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years accounting experience, ideally within the short-term insurance/financial services industry.
• Must have worked in a multi-entity and deadline-driven environment.
• Exposure to insurance-related reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function for short-term insurance entities.
• Preparation of management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Handle premium and claims reconciliations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and statutory submissions.
• Provide insights into financial data to support business strategy.

Skills

Strong IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Exposure to insurance accounting systems

Education

Completed BCom Accounting

SAIPA articles or CIMA in progress

Job description

Job Description (Consolidated)

We are on the lookout for an Accountant with a flair for insurance accounting to join a leading player in the short-term insurance industry. This opportunity will expose you to a multi-entity environment, regulatory reporting, and premium reconciliations, giving you a front-row seat to the financial heartbeat of the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function for short-term insurance entities
• Preparation of management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
• Handle premium and claims reconciliations and ensure regulatory compliance
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and statutory submissions
• Provide insights into financial data to support business strategy

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Education: Completed BCom Accounting (minimum); SAIPA articles or CIMA in progress preferred
• Experience: 2-4 years accounting experience, ideally within the short-term insurance / financial services industry
• Skills: Strong IFRS knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and exposure to insurance accounting systems or packages
• Non-negotiables: Must have worked in a multi-entity and deadline-driven environment, with exposure to insurance-related reconciliations

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Johannesburg, Gauteng