Our client in the short-term insurance industry is looking for an Assistant Accountant based in Kloof - KZN

Purpose of the job:
• To assist the Senior Accountant and Finance Department Supervisor with day-to-day administration.

Qualifications and Experience – not negotiable
• Matric/Grade 12
• Accounting related Qualification NQF4 or above
• Minimum of 5 years commercial accounting experience
• Own reliable transport
• Experience working on QuickBooks or other similar accounting packages

Qualifications and Experience - advantageous
• Experience in the short-term insurance industry would be advantageous.
• Resides in the Upper Highway area.

Knowledge, Skills and Behavioural attributes:
• Be of high moral standing and understand that the level of work involved is highly confidential.
• Have advanced Excel skills,
• Have strong reporting skills,
• Be an analytical thinker with high attention to detail accruement
• Be task driven,
• Able to analyse data to effectively solve problems,

Document Classification: Confidential
• Able to remain focused and think logically in pressurised situations
• Able to work independently with effective time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Other Duties:
• Training folder management
• Oversee time and attendance administration within the department
• Dept order switching management
• Data capture of claims
• Costs and charges processing
• Track MRA and financial distribution
• Manage the Finance Dept. rewards and incentives.
• Control management of the daily Short Term claims workload.
• Audit salvage and recoveries
• Second payment authorisation payments
• Monthly reconciliations
• Coffee shop management
• Assist with company audits/SARS audits
• Assist with various accounting processes.
• Control Petty cash
• Insurance claims payments
• Insurance Top Up requests for 24HR, Woolworths, Massmart, TFG, Vuka, Mr Price, TUG (The Unlimited) and any other as required

Please attach cv, qualifications (including Matric Certificate) id & driver's license