Technical Accounting Officer (Outwards), Cape Town

Who are we?

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. 

What will you do?

Santam Re is looking for an individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to build good relationships. The successful incumbent’s main responsibility will entail executing the financial aspects of reinsurance, including the processing and accounting of reinsurance transactions, performing and managing control environment and resolving accounting queries with clients.

What will make you successful in this role?

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• Relevant finance / accounting qualification or studying towards one
• Minimum 3 years Reinsurance or insurance experience in a finance environment
• Claims experience advantageous

SKILLS
• High numerical skills
• Analytical ability and logical reasoning
• Attention to detail
• Building networks and good relationships
• Time Management
• Communication/interpersonal skills
• Computer literate (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Forex payments (recommended)
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Achieving Personal Work goals and Objectives
• Learning and Researching
• Planning and Organising
• Writing and Reporting
• Relating and networking