Financial Analyst

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