Job Description: DEPARTMENT Finance POSITION Financial Analyst POSITION TYPE Permanent MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES Matric BCOM Accounting, Economics, BSC Finance or studying towards these qualifications Experience in billings, collections and / or financial analysis is essential 2 years+ relevant experience Experience working in financial services industry desirable JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Key financial analysis and metrics e.g. new business cancellations vs existing business cancellations, break even and profitability analysis of campaigns, cost of acquisition, etc. • Financial modelling when required • Variances analysis • Data Analysis: Oncor, Lapse, Churn and Persistency calculations • Preparing Budgets and assisting with year-end audits • Responsible for preparation, submission and analysis of each collection/bill run • Review and preparation of Bordereaux reconciliations to ensure all commission structures are in line with SLAs • Review weekly refunds from Client Services and prepare payment instructions • Responsible for the timely resolution of all queries relating to submissions • Responsible for completeness and accuracy of customer premium collections. • Pay through the bank stats for Client Services and Sales • Preparing and forecasting monthly revenue estimates • Journal entries when required • Ensuring our databases are in sync with our Policy Administrators • Effective engagement and contribution with other departments to achieve company goals CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REQUIRED CANDIDATE • Advance excel • Financial modelling capabilities • Report writing skills • Ability to communicate and engage with all levels of management • A good understanding of financial concepts. A good understanding of financial reporting methodology • An understanding of accounting processes / practices and their impact on financial reporting • Ability to manipulate large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently • Ability to see the "big picture" to understand the impact of financial reports provided • Stress management and the ability to manage and co-ordinate deadlines under pressure • Excellent time management skills (the ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines) WORKING HOURS Monday to Friday 8.00 to 17.00 or as per campaign requirements Required Skills: • Policy • Writing • Reconciliations • Report Writing • Economics • Journal • Metrics • Financial Services • Collection • Financial Reporting • Time Management • Financial Analysis • Forecasting • Budgets • Analysis • Databases • Excel • Accounting • Finance • Data Analysis • Sales • Management #J-18808-Ljbffr