Reinsurance Accountant - Sandton at Guardrisk

Role Purpose    

• To effectively and efficiently plan, organise, coordinate and control the reinsurance accounting requirements for Guardrisk Life.

Requirements    

• Degree or post graduate diploma in finance, accounting or relevant degree.
• At least 5 years’ experience in accounting or similar role.
• Planning skills
• Networking skills
• Innovative
• Analytical
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Management of the reinsurance accounting function for Guardrisk Life cell captive
• Assist in accounting for month end transactions for proportional and non-proportional reinsurance (recoveries and reinstatement premiums)
• Engaging with the general finance team on movements in the reinsurance financials
• Engaging with the portfolio managers on movements in the reinsurance financials
• Preparation, reconciliation and communication of proportional and non-proportional reinsurance accounts to the reinsurance market, clients and internally
• Comprehensive reinsurance claims management for proportional and non-proportional reinsurance
• Portfolio support and servicing by working closely with the portfolio manager and other stakeholders
• Identify and resolve problem sources or escalate to relevant level of authority
• Resolution of market enquiries on reinsurance matters
• Preparation and submission of renewal information on client portfolio
• Client reporting and engagement on reinsurance matters on a monthly basis for selected client portfolio
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service within the organisation
• Cover operations in South Africa and Mauritius

Competencies    

• Planning skills
• Networking skills
• Innovative
• Analytical
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines