Premium Accounting Coordinator

The Premium Accounting Coordinator is required to supervise the day-to-day functions of the persons responsible for overseeing the application of Bank-related payments within the Premium Accounting team. He/ She works toward ensuring that all processing is done in an accurate and timely manner.

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for your next big opportunity? We’re searching for a detail-oriented and highly skilled Premium Accounting Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

About Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited
Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited leads the charge in Life, Health, and Pension solutions throughout the Caribbean Region. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate financial freedom for our stakeholders through transformative interactions, fuelled by the relentless power of technology. With innovation at our core, we strive to redefine the landscape of financial services, empowering individuals, and businesses alike to pursue their dreams with confidence and security.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Premium Accounting Coordinator is required to supervise the day-to-day functions of the persons responsible for overseeing the application of Bank-related payments within the Premium Accounting team.  He/ She works toward ensuring that all processing is done in an accurate and timely manner,, and that service is prompt, reliable and courteous to our internal and external customers at all times.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1.    Co-ordination and management of day-to day activities 
•    Assist with coordinating the day-to-day functions of persons responsible for overseeing the application of bank-related payments within the Premium Accounting Team, to ensure work is completed in a timely and efficient manner. 
•    Assists with work distribution within the team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
•    Provide feedback to Supervisor for inclusion in staff member’s performance management.

2.    Communicate with internal and external parties to eliminate setbacks/escalations.
•    Liaise with bank officers to query unidentified items on the bank statements.
•    Liaise with GLOC Finance re: clearing outstanding items relating to Premium Accounting – Bank transactions/responsibilities.
•    Respond to escalated queries received from the Branches relating to your team responsibilities.
•    Respond to escalated request/queries from auditors.

3.    Audit, Journal & Bank Requests
•    Prepare daily analysis of premium credits on all bank accounts (TT, BD, US).
•    Ensure all audit request received for the team, are accurately responded to within the given timeline.
•    Review and approve journals within the stipulated authorization limits.
•    Verify refund requests originating from the team.
•    Update online banking reports where applicable.
•    Save and format bank files where applicable.

4.    Report Management and Testing
•    Provide information to Team Lead for monthly management reports for submission by the 3WD each month.
•    Assist with testing of any new systems or changes to current systems.
•    Provide training and guidance to the team members as required.

5.    To perform any other related duties as assigned by the Team Leader and Senior Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 
•    LOMA 280, 290, ACS 100 and all related parts.
•    At least 1 years working experience in a similar position.
•    Experience in a Life Insurance industry is strongly preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
As a regulated entity with obligations under the Know Your Employee guidelines, a Certificate of Character is required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: 
The Premium Accounting Coordinator must be meticulous, attentive and a team player. He/she must be able to manage time and resources efficiently. He/she must possess the ability to perform their tasks with speed, accuracy, must be self-motivated and committed to delivery. He/she must demonstrate the ability to identify the team needs for improvements and with natural curiosity, work with the teams within GSSL Operations to ensure excellent customer service is provided.  

The incumbent must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, must maintain confidentiality and be able to effectively schedule work and meet deadlines. He/she must be proactive and therefore must have proper coordination within the team to ensure high levels of customer service to internal and externa customers at all times.

The Premium Accounting Coordinator must be able to work effectively with the Team Leader and Manager to collaboratively deliver on activities under the teams’ purview.  He/she must be able to work in a fast-moving environment and manage deliverables both according to plans and ad hoc requests.

Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.