Bookkeeper, Port Elizabeth

Our Client is a dynamic and vibrant player in South Africa's life insurance industry. We’re passionate about life insurance and the good it can do. In the digital era, people are collaborating, co‑creating, and sharing like never before. Consumers want to take charge and customise every part of their world to meet their needs. We’re applying these same principles to life insurance cover to create products that better meet our clients’ needs. Our needs‑matched life insurance is a first‑in‑industry, made just for you at the start, and changes as your life changes.

Who’ll you report to: You’ll be based at our Enterprise, Risk, and Risk division in our Gqeberha office. You’ll report to our Manager: Operational Finance who is accountable for corporate finance functions.

Duties

Month End Reporting

Month‑end requirements but not limited to

Right of Use Asset Journal

Accrual, provision&Prepaid Journals

Loan&Interest Journal

Cashbook process&reconciliation

Distribution Journals

Balancing debtor control accounts and age analysis

Payroll journals

Investment journals– back‑uploading payments, claims, and commissions on our online banking

Balance sheet reconciliations

Assisting with internal and external audit requirements

Assisting with general accounting and reconciliations

Banking administration

VAT management

Get involved in ad‑hoc projects

Qualifications

B.Com Accounting or relevant experience

Your Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 3 years experience

Knowledge of the insurance industry is advantageous but not essential

Pastel experience preferable

Your Skills and Character Traits

Strong understanding of accounting

Self‑motivated and proactive

Enjoys problem‑solving and finding better ways to do things

Team player but able to work independently

Good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines

Self‑driven with a “Make it happen” attitude

Excellent standard of output

Able to work well under pressure

Friendly and professional manner

Your Package and Growth Prospects BrightRock offers a competitive package and, as a growing player in a major financial services sector,

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