Premium Accounting Officer

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

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

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. 

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