To provide financial administration, asset management and inventory control support to Discovery Insure. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial, asset and inventory records; performing reconciliations and financial analysis; administering supplier payments and related transactions; supporting month-end, reporting and audit requirements; and ensuring adherence to financial controls, governance standards and company policies. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to support effective financial management, asset accountability and inventory integrity across the business.
Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:
Financial Administration & Controls
Manage the end-to-end processing, validation, and reconciliation of financial transactions to ensure compliance with financial policies and reporting requirements.
Payments Management
Execute accurate and timely payments to internal and external stakeholders while ensuring supporting documentation and approvals are in place.
Reconciliations & Financial Analysis
Perform complex reconciliations across multiple systems and datasets, investigating and resolving variances within agreed timelines.
Prepare and maintain financial, asset and inventory reconciliations in accordance with reporting requirements.
Compile regular financial and operational reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with internal business units and external suppliers, including KAM's, Ctrack, TWT, and other operational partners, to resolve financial queries and maintain service excellence.
Asset & Inventory Management
Oversee inventory and asset-related financial processes including stock reconciliations, stock takes, reverse logistics, and reporting.
Reporting & Insights
Prepare accurate financial, operational, and management reports that support decision-making and business performance monitoring.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
Knowledge and Skills:
Business Focus-Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients
Compassion- Is available and ready to help
Action Orientated- is action oriented and full of energy for tackling challenges
Business writing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to interpret financial, asset and inventory data.
Demonstrates attention to detail, adherence to established procedures and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Problem Solving skills
Ability to work with large complex datasets with multiple formulas
Skilled with complex formulas and data cleaning techniques in Microsoft Excel
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent Communication skills
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables and data analysis)
Financial reconciliations and controls
Fixed asset accounting principles
Inventory and stock control processes
Financial reporting principles
Accounts payable processes
ERP/Finance systems knowledge (Preferred)
Education and Experience
Education:
Matric (Essential).
Relevant Degree/Diploma in Finance or Accounting - (Preferred)
Experience:
2-3 years' experience in a finance administration or accounting environment (Essential)
Experience with reconciliations, reporting and financial controls (Essential)
Experience working with fixed assets and inventory management processes (Preferred)