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Pretoria: Accountant (Short-Term Insurance) posted by Hire Resolve

Accountant (Short-Term Insurance)

Posted on 2025-04-24

Employer Hire Resolve
Salary 0
Category Finance Accounting
Location Gauteng  /  Pretoria

Job Summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Accountant within the insurance industry on behalf of our client a major player in the short-term insurance sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable and fast-paced organisation based in Pretoria, where youll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining accounting records, and supporting strategic financial functions. If youre detail-oriented, analytical, and bring solid experience in short-term insurance accounting, wed love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Procurement and Suppliers

    • Review primary source documents

    • Ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures, budget limits, and Levels of Authority

    • Verify completeness of supporting documentation

    • Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms

    • Provide support in other procurement-related areas as needed

    General Accounting Records and Reconciliations

    • Review cash books, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers

    • Process and review non-routine/complex journal entries

    • Prepare and review reconciliation schedules to ensure balance sheet accuracy

    • Ensure accuracy of intercompany and related party transactions

    • Perform calculations for amounts recognised in records

    • Review payroll information and Group instructions

    • Validate customer and supplier age analysis

    • Assist in other accounting functions as needed

    Management Information

    • Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and supporting schedules

    • Develop and maintain management reporting templates

    • Support executive management with required financial reports

    Sales Function

    • Prepare and maintain revenue calculations and supporting documentation

    • Validate inputs used in system-generated revenue calculations

    • Oversee collections from customers

    • Maintain summaries of Assets Under Management

    Treasury and Financial Soundness

    • Review bookkeepers treasury-related functions

    • Ensure accuracy in cash flow forecasts (short and long term)

    • Monitor financial soundness requirements (liquidity, solvency, etc.)

    • May act as a releaser of payments on banking platforms

    Taxation

    • Prepare VAT reconciliations, tax computations, and DWT returns

    • Maintain accurate SARS balances

    • Ensure timely submission and payment of all tax obligations

    • Maintain valid tax clearance and address audit queries promptly

    Audit and Year-End

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors

    • Prepare annual financial statements and ensure timely submission of audit requirements

    Special Projects

    • Lead execution and daily monitoring of assigned financial projects

    Strategic and Other Areas

    • Participate in strategic meetings and provide analytical input

    • Present and train peers and subordinates as required

    • Collaborate on policy and strategy development

    Other Company Specific

    • Additional duties to be specified by the division

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Requirements

  • BCom or BCompt (Accounting) or equivalent

  • Accountant I: Completed articles or 5 years experience in bookkeeping/accounting

  • Accountant II: Completed articles and 3 years experience or 8 years in bookkeeping/accounting

  • Additional Requirement: Experience in the short-term insurance industry is essential

  • Accounting principles and practices

  • Proficiency in SAGE X3, Excel, Outlook, Word

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Planning and organisational skills

  • Adherence to processes and procedures

  • Problem analysis and resolution

  • Effective communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Methodical and focused approach

  • Team collaboration

  • Active learner

Benefits

Posted in Jobs in Gauteng, Jobs in Pretoria

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