Job Description

A leading commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa is looking for a Reinsurance Accountant for a 6 month contract.Our client focuses on providing proactive risk management solutions to businesses across the continent. With a deep understanding of various sectors and extensive expertise in risk management. Our client is also known for its tailored risk management services and its ability to adapt to the unique challenges faced by businesses in Southern Africa.You will be responsible for the timely and accurate management of the reinsurance accounting function. This includes everything from system setup to capturing and reporting, as well as providing business partner insights to our Leadership Team.Reach out to for more information.Duties:

• Reinsurance Technical Accounting:Oversee the technical aspects of reinsurance accounting.
• General Ledger Maintenance:Prepare journal entries, analyse accounts, and maintain accuracy.
• Result and Balance Analysis:Conduct thorough analysis to ensure financial integrity.
• Non-Prop Claims Accounting:Assist in the technical accounting and reporting for Non-Prop claims.
• Monthly and Quarterly Reporting:Prepare and submit reports to stakeholders, brokers, and reinsurers.
• Reconciliations:Ensure all reinsurance accounts are accurately reconciled.
• Treaty Statistics Preparation:Assist in preparing key statistics for treaties.
• System Implementation:Support the testing and implementation of new reinsurance reporting systems.
• Process Improvement:Continuously streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Ad Hoc Tasks:Provide support to the reinsurance team as needed

Job Experience & Skills Required:Qualifications:

• Matric (Garde 12)
• Com Accounting Degree

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in finance roles in the insurance industry, preferably in reinsurance

Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical
• Financial management
• Collaboration
• Problem solving
• Knowledge sharing
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Detail oriented, accurate and organized
• Prioritize tasks and complete duties within a specified time frame

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.For more information contact:
Shouneez Scheepers
Principal Recruiter: Finance and ITFor more information please contact:Shouneez Scheepers

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