We're looking for a Finance Administrator who understands that.
Reporting to the Underwriter within Hollard Insure: Specialist Lines, Travel, this role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling underwriting information, processing transactions, and providing administrative support to the Hollard Travel Centre of Excellence.
What you'll be trusted to own
This is more than an administration role. It's about ensuring financial accuracy, supporting operational efficiency, and providing reliable information that enables the business to make informed decisions.
You'll:
Maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day finance administration activities.
Record and capture underwriting information accurately on a daily basis.
Reconcile claims and premium information monthly, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Capture financial transactions from bank statements and maintain cashbook integrity.
Reconcile bank accounts, deposits, and cashbook transactions, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Prepare payment requisitions, invoices, statements, and supporting documentation while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Generate and process EFT payments, ensuring all required approvals and supporting documents are in place.
Follow up on unallocated deposits, outstanding payments, and queries, ensuring timely resolution.
Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, providing accurate financial information and supporting schedules.
Support internal and external audit requests through the preparation and provision of relevant documentation.
Maintain electronic and manual filing systems, ensuring financial and administrative records are organised, complete, and readily accessible.
Provide general office administration support, including document management, meeting coordination, data capturing, and office supply administration.
Deliver excellent service to internal and external stakeholders while ensuring adherence to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles and service standards.
Required Knowledge and Experience
What you'll bring
A reputation for accuracy, reliability, and strong administrative capability, combined with a proactive approach to financial and operational support.
1 - 2 years' experience in insurance accounting within the Financial Services industry will be advantageous.
Basic knowledge of financial and management accounting principles.
Understanding of financial systems, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Exposure to Nedbank Business, Pursuit, and Hollard Travel systems will be advantageous
Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills. Good interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, initiative, and accountability.
A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Educational Requirements
Qualifications
Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
A Financial Diploma or studies towards a financial qualification will be advantageous.