Accountant - OUTsurance

We are looking for an accountant who wishes to build a career within the Finance department specialising in short- and long-term insurance.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge and interest in the field of accounting. The responsibilities of this role will include the following:

• Preparing and capturing month end journals

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

• Preparation of annual financial statements

• Preparing VAT returns

• Preparing monthly statutory journals

• Preparing monthly statutory balance sheet and income statement

• Adhoc general ledger reconciliations

• Adhoc review and posting of journals

The candidate will report into the Financial Manager

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CA(SA) or CA(SA) with one-year post articles experience

Experience

• Experience in the financial services/insurance industry will be beneficial

Additional Information

 Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Negotiation skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Excellent MS excel skills

• Analytical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Must be able to work under pressure

• Excellent communication skills

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance’s values of:

• Awesome service,

• Passionate,

• Honest,

• Human,

• Dynamic, and

• Recognition

Enthusiasm in dealing with people in a stressful, deadline orientated environment is essential.The successful candidate will enjoy an accelerated learning environment within a highly dynamic team.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd’s Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.