Assistant Accountant – Payables at Absa Bank Limited

Job Summary

To ensure the payment processing operations in the Finance departments are done in a seamless manner.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Daily and timely claims payments processing in the Premia and the banking system.
• Periodical Reinsurance payments processing.
• Non-Insurance Payments processing in a timely manner.
• Commission and Refund payments processing in a timely manner.
• Preparation of the Monthly Bank reconciliations.
• Support the department with any other allocated departmental roles.

Education and Experience Required

• Business related bachelor’s degree.
• At least CPA section 1 qualification.
• Proven experience with at least 1 year experience in similar function.
• Receipting, payment processing and bank reconciliations skills.
• Able to deliver objectives set.
• Skillful co-ordination in working across a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills.
• Good relationship and excellent stakeholder management skills both across teams and upwards throughout organization.
• Ability to work under very tight deadlines.