Sanlam

Premium Accounting Officer


PayCompetitive
LocationWindhoek/Khomas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 28106

      Who are we?

      Sanlam is a leading Financial Services Institution, which provides services in the fields of Individual Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Unit Trusts and Asset Management. To give substance to its objective to be fully-fledged Namibian Insurer, Sanlam is increasingly introducing greater financial and technical expertise.

      What will you do?

      Accurate collection, processing and reconciliation of premiums received through Employee Stop Orders on Sanlam Affluent, Sanlam Entry Level Market, Sanlam Funeral, REGENT, CLASS and Legacy

      What will make you successful in this role?

      Daily collection and allocating of payments from bank statements on Sanlam Affluent, Sanlam Entry Level Market, Sanlam Funeral, REGENT, CLASS
      Handling of GB103 account
      Payments and supporting documentation on LEGACY
      Correct and on-time scheduling to all Pay Points
      Correct and on-time balancing of all Pay Points breakdowns
      Allocation of premium payments to all stop order policies
      Administration of all reversals and rejections
      Payment Administration of LEGACY policies
      General enquiries
      Reconcile posted receipts to Sanlam Affluent, Sanlam Entry Level Market, Sanlam Funeral, REGENT, CLASS
      Completions of CLASS reconciliation sheets
      Effective administration of LEGACY Breakdowns
      Effective administration of bank statements and allocation of payments
      Effective administration and follow up of outstanding proof of payments
      Auxiliary duties as required by Management

      Qualification and Experience

      Grade 12 or Equivalent
      Tertiary education with Mathematics and/or Accounting is an advantage
      A diploma/degree in the financial field will be preferred
      2 years proven working experience in an administration environment

      Knowledge and Skills

      Excellent English (verbal & written) language skills
      Accounting and/or Mathematical Skills
      Excel, Class, Regent, Outlook, Legacy, Access and TE
      Attention to detail, accurate and organised;
      Work under pressure and with a sense of urgency;
      Attention to detail & accurate;
      Ability to meet deadlines;
      Strong administrative skills;
      Service centric
      Must be driven for results
      Planning and organising
      Attention to detail, order and accuracy;
      Work under pressure and with a sense of urgency;
      Ability to meet deadlines;
      Strong administrative skills;
      Time management skills
      Communication skills (written and verbal)
      Positive attitude at work
      Stress management skills
      Professionalism and office etiquette
      Team player and supportive of colleagues
      Integrity (work ethics)
      Pro-activeness and initiative
      Self-development drive and Self-confidence

      Personal Attributes

      Manages conflict - Contributing dependently
      Demonstrates self-awareness - Contributing dependently
      Optimises work processes - Contributing dependently
      Action orientated - Contributing dependently

      Build a successful career with us

      We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

      Core Competencies

      Cultivates innovation - Contributing dependently
      Customer focus - Contributing dependently
      Drives results - Contributing dependently
      Collaborates - Contributing dependently
      Being resilient - Contributing dependently

      Turnaround time

      The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

      Our commitment to transformation

      The Sanlam Group is commited to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in Namibia. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

  • About the company

      As one of the largest financial services groups in South Africa, Sanlam provides insurance, investment, financial planning & retirement advice to individuals, businesses & institutions.

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