Accountant- System & Risk

Accountant-System & Risk

Salary : $ 18,000 neg.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTANT– SYSTEMS AND RISK

JOB SUMMARY

• Ensure all accounting system requirements are managed in accordance with department’s objectives.

• Ensure the Enterprise Risk Management system of the department is managed in accordance with the organisation’s objectives.

• Operate as the liaison between the IT team and/or other departments relative to configuration of accounting modules

• Ensure all necessary action is taken to allow for generation of monthly and/or annual financial accounting data

• Provide reports in line with the company’s objectives that would strengthen the integration between systems

• Research and present solutions for the audit issues on system integration in a timely manner

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field

• Certified Accounting Qualification – ACCA, CIMA, CPA

• Project management training would be an asset

• Knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures within Finance

• Power BI/Workday systems experience desirable

• Knowledge of Financial Reporting methods for the insurance industry

• Proficient in the capabilities and use of Office Tools and software relevant to job functions.

• Knowledge of IAS/IFRS accounting standards

• Knowledge of the legislation governing insurance accounting

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Five (5) years’ work experience in a similar position in an accounting environment preferably in the

insurance industry.

OR

• Combination of Equivalent Qualification and Training

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Review Business Processing Procedures and develop document workflows that would ensure accounting documents are available to authorised users

• Identify and correct errors and matters affecting the preparation of Financial Statements

• Liaise with the IT team where necessary

• Monitor system entries to ensure accounts are aligned to the correct category and ensure understanding of the uses of these tables to authorised Users

• Responsible for creating training documents and workflows for all system transactions, and facilitate training for all levels of staff as necessary

• Develop and document training scenarios to be used for training purposes

• Maintain documentation on all accounting documents/transactions used in the environment

• Maintain the Enterprise Risk Management process for the department.

• Implement internal controls policies and procedures that enables timely and accurate processing, analysis and reporting

• Develop a review plan of all department processes.

• Manage software processes as required

• Provide on-going guidance to staff on the uses of the various accounting documents

• Maintain all system tables to ensure accurate processing of transactions and proper internal controls

• Manage account reconciliations, identifies trends, and takes action as necessary

• Perform any other duties related to the job function as may be assigned.

 

DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF ROLE

• Operate within the Policy and Procedure of the Finance and Accounting Department

• Operate within Policy and Procedure of all applicable legislation, Regulations and professional standards

• Operate within the Policy and Procedure of the Company

KEY CAPABILITIES

Customer Focus

Has a strong understanding of the significance of the customer to the success of the business

Team Player

Works well as a member of a customer focussed team; performs role assigned in the interest of the team’s

success;

Communication

Contributes to discussions; communicates (oral and written) in a logical and organized manner;

communicates well under all circumstances

Personal Attributes

Uses initiative; has the ability to act with minimum supervision; Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality;

Has a consistent pattern of satisfactory attendance; with strong work ethics.

Change Agent

Ability to support Change initiatives and to influence subordinates’ attitudes towards change Training

Is able to assess strengths and weaknesses and provide feedback that would enhance performance