Open Roles at PPS

Job Advert Summary    
The role will be responsible for building out the IFRS accounting manual framework across the group; tasks include amongst others drafting of accounting technical memos relating to contracts within the group and updating of any current accounting memos that have an impact on year-end reporting. The technical accountant will also review and update accounting policies for financial statements disclosure purposes for the entities within the Group. Responsible for designing solutions for the implementation of new International Financial Reporting Standards as well as advising on IFRS treatment of new transactions including post implementation of IFRS 17 “insurance contracts standard” which became effective 1 January 2023. Act as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment. In addition, the technical accountant will be responsible for the full accounting / budgeting & reporting function (in line with IFRS) for PPS Namibia, Financial Solutions 4 Professionals (Pty) Limited (FS4P) and journalising of numbers originating in the Insurance Administration System (referred to as “IAA”) for PPS South Africa and PPS Namibia.

Minimum Requirements    
Education:

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa).
• Proven track record of top academic results.

Experience:

• Newly qualified with a very keen interest in technical accounting matters
• Experience in a reporting environment while doing articles
• Experience within an IFRS technical accounting environment - non-negotiable
• Insurance industry experience advantageous

Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations
• Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability to different stakeholders, audiences, and environments
• Strong technical ability
• Insurance legislations knowledge

Competencies:

• Complex problem solving and analytics
• Adapting and responding to change
• Commercial Acumen
• Persuading and Influencing
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities:

IFRS 17 reporting: 

• Take responsibility together with another accounting technical accountant for IFRS17 accounting &    reporting design including chart of accounts, data sources, management accounts, Annual Financial   Statements, journal entries, “bridge” between IFRS4 and IFRS17.
• Improve the current process that supports the IFRS 17 Finance team.
• Own the IFRS17 process, including data breakdown, analytics, and validation

Stakeholder management relating to technical matters and IFRS 17:

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including actuarial and insurance systems staff.
• Monthly, Quarterly and annual procedures execution in line with the design including sourcing of data, processing of journals, disclosures on management accounts & Annual Financial Statements
• Collaboration with external auditors

Solutions for technically, complex matters:

• Act as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements.
• Create efficient processes and manage multiple workflows with arious stakeholders.
• Preparation and delivery of technical updates and communication (verbal and /or written) of   industry developments to relevant stakeholders, as required.
• Tracking of technical assessments (memos) log

Financial Reporting: 

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts of all financial statements line items for FS4P and PPS Namibia.
• Provide value added commentary on budget variances in collaboration with FS4P management team and other group finance individuals for PPS Namibia.
• Chair monthly meetings with FS4P management team to discuss the monthly management  accounts and address finance related queries or concerns.
• Prepare and manage the monthly cash flow for FS4P.
• Post General Ledger entries for the IAA trial balance and non-standard reversing journals as 
  and when needed.
• Prepare income statement and balance sheet required reconciliations for the specific areas 
  and entities.
• Prepare the FS4P and PPS Namibia Annual Financial Statements that are compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Liaison with both internal and external auditors for both FS4P and PPS Namibia audits.
• Providing audit evidence requested and resolving audit queries timeously.
• Assist with the daily bank payments release for creditors team.
• Solutions for technically, complex matters.
• Act as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements.
• Create efficient processes and manage multiple workflows with various stakeholders.
• Preparation and delivery of technical updates and communication (verbal and /or written) of 
  industry developments to relevant stakeholders, as required.

Adhoc:

• Assisting other members of Group Finance in times of leave.
• Perform other financial reporting tasks and projects as identified.
• Assisting with ad hoc requests 

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Job Advert Summary    

• As an IT Security Identity Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and securing user identities and access within our IT infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. This role requires a deep understanding of IT security principles, identity management best practices, and experience with IAM tools and technologies.

Minimum Requirements    
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT security, with a focus on identity and access management.
• Hands-on experience with IAM tools such as Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, or similar.
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, LDAP) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex IAM issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement identity and access management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Administer user accounts, roles, and privileges across various IT systems and applications.
• Perform access reviews and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
• Monitor and investigate security incidents related to user access and authentication.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to design and implement IAM solutions that meet business requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend IAM tools and technologies to enhance security and streamline access management processes.
• Provide expertise and support for IAM-related projects and initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging threats and trends in identity and access management, and recommend proactive measures to mitigate risks.

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Job Advert Summary    
A member of the PPS Life Insurance Operations Finance team reporting to the Team Manager Operational Finance. This role will be responsible for billing and collection of PPS members premiums and management reporting including day to day reviewing and processing.

A higher level of technical understanding is involved for this role. 

Duties include checking accounting records for accuracy, reconciliations and maintaining a system for organizing company documents.

Minimum Requirements    
Education: 

• Bahcelor of Commerce: Accountancy degree is a requirement.

Experience:

• 5-8 years’ experience within a financial services environment, preferably in the Insurance Industry advantage.
• Strong reconciliation experience is required. 
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel etc) 
• Proficient in MS Office - Advanced Excel.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Time management skills.
• General knowledge of insurance legislation/rules advantage.
• Exposure in dealing with members, brokers, and advisors an advantage.
• IT Skill: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Package at a Moderate level.
• Strong sense of commitment to the organization’s goals and values.
• Good business sense.
• Time management skills essential 

Competencies:

• Analytical and be able to make prudent business decisions.
• Flexible and adaptable in changing and challenging circumstances.
• Fast learner with the ability to rapidly assimilate and utilize new information and skills.
• Willing to work weekends if collection files are to be submitted next business day.
• High level of accuracy and be able to operate efficiently under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Be a team player and take responsibility for own development initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Accounting:

• Reconciling bank statements, pacs system and billings reports.
• Prepare daily / month end journal files.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Month end reporting.
• Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis

Operational Process :

• Quality Assurance of documentation and assisting with processing billings and collections accurately and timeously.
• Reviewing and authorising of collection files and ensuring timeous submission to the bank.
• Preparation premium refunds and cancellation refunds.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure most up to date banking details are linked to the premium paying account.
• Liaising with IT where required to rectify Billings systems issues.
• Managing and investigating Billings exceptions and Current account credit balances.
• Resolution to internal and external request within Service level agreement.
• Providing support and assistance to team members.
• Maintaining high level of Management and Executive Escalations 

Stakeholder management:

• Provide support to the broader Life Operations teams.
• Establish, maintain, and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Liaison function with internal and external department.
• Assist with year-end requirements and audit queries.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Respond to queries and investigations within agreed SLA.
• Adherence to process control and service levels agreements.
• Performing other duties assigned from time to time by the manager.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting into the Gemini: Test Lead, the Test Analyst is independently able to Support the team with carrying out all levels of software testing as part of the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) to deliver high-quality solutions on projects.

Minimum Requirements    
Formal Qualifications:

• Matric – essential
• 3 Year IT degree or diploma – advantageous
• Practical Software Testing – essential
• ISTQB Foundation Certificate – essential
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst – advantageous
• ISTQB Agile tester – advantageous
• ITIL Foundation – advantageous
• SAFe Practitioner – advantageous

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 3 - 4 years’ experience in a financial industry
• Minimum 3 - 4 years’ experience in broad testing methodologies
• Minimum 3 - 4 years’ experience in testing specification creation experience
• Working knowledge of a Test management tool, e.g. Selenium, Gitlab, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Test Strategy & Process

• Review of supporting documentation for accuracy
• Identification of system functions for testing
• Identification and extraction of test requirements
• Risk analysis and identification
• Specification of test data requirements
• Test case design
• Integration test case design
• Confirmation of test environment readiness
• Sequencing and scheduling of test cases
• Execution of test cases
• Logging of defects
• Mentoring of less experienced testers
• Knowledge transfer to client and team
• Compilation of test plans and models
• implementation of the test & defect management processes
• Testing Matrices
• Defect Management
• Liaison with development & business analysts and other stakeholders.

Strategic Orientation:

• Review of supporting documentation for accuracy
• Identification of system functions for testing
• Identification and extraction of test requirements
• Test case design and maintenance
• Test scheduling
• Execution of test cases
• Defect Management
• Test Matrices