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CLAIMS CONSULTANT

INTRODUCTION

An underwriting management company situated in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic Claims Consultant with at least 5 years’ experience in mechanical warranty claims to join their team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 5 years’ experience

Skills and knowledge (essential):

• MS Office
• MS Outlook (Excellent email étiquette)
• Technical and mechanical experience relating to the motor industry is a must

Other:

• Working hours 08h00 – 16h30

Skills and knowledge (desirable):

• Very good communication skills, verbal and written and must be able to communicate with people
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be able to process large amounts of data with great care and attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated and on time
• Be a team player and be able to plug into the bigger picture
• Previous customer service experience is a must
• Previous experience in the insurance and motor industry is a must

Key Performance Areas

• Receiving phone calls from customers/workshops relating to claims
• Capturing all claims data onto system
• Liaise with workshop dealers regarding mechanical warranty claims
• Loading and verification of payments
• Processing of claims
• Any other tasks allocated by senior management

REMUNERATION

Market related (Pension fund contribution)

Are you an experienced Claim Handling professional with experience in a large insurer?

If you are keen to develop your skills and progress your career within one of the worlds largest insurers then we would love to hear from you !

This role plays a key part of our South African Claims function and requires delivery of efficient and professional claims' service across the Property portfolio in South Africa.

The primary function is to achieve the best possible outcome of all claims presented by working closely with TPA’s, brokers and clients and offering support when required and to ensure that only claims that fall within the scope of the cover are paid accurately and efficiently.

Another key element is ensuring that sound and thorough practices are adhered to when performing coverage & loss verification analyses and liaising with the claims managers, local underwriters, finance and other business areas is an integral part of this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Processing new insurance claims notifications and guiding insured/broker on how to proceed with the claim

- Collecting accurate information and documentation to continue with the assessment of a claim

- Assess claims in accordance with Chubb’s service level and quality requirements and the General Insurance Code of Practice. This includes determining coverage, reserving within timeframes, making payments, responding to customer queries, providing updates, and requesting additional information as needed to manage a claim.

- Ensure systems, procedures and controls are followed and make sure claims are investigated adequately, reserves are posted promptly and accurately and are monitored and updated timeously.

- Ensure that valid claims are paid and provide support in respect of all high profile claims that impact the business and ensure they are brought to a successful conclusion. This may involve liaison with policyholders, other professionals, insurers, loss adjusters, brokers, attorneys, LOB heads and third parties by letter, telephone, or meetings.

- Monitor performance and processes of service providers, raising breaches to Claims Management.

- Handling any complaints associated with a claim and alert underwriters on accounts that attract high frequency losses for preparation of renewal terms

- Monitoring and handling of any recoveries and applying the Key fraud Indicators to the claims. Ensuring the customer is treated fairly and that the customer receives excellent service.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant Insurance Industry Qualifications preferred

- Claims experience required (Property experience advantageous)

- Strong negotiation, written and verbal communication skills

- Demonstrable Claims product knowledge with a strong Client Focus

- Results driven with ability to handle high claims volumes daily

- Able to work under pre...


Additional Info:
5 to 8 years

Salary: RR50000 to R54000

Job Reference #: 2043923873

Overall job purpose:

To support the Industry Learning and Capacity building team with project and event administration and expertise. The role will work on project close out for our client’s Conference 2023, planning and creating workstreams for 2025. Planning, delivery and close out of Industry Awards 2023 and planning for Industry Awards 2024. Adhoc requirements relating to delivery of the Capacity Building Strategy and Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the project plans, repository, sharing of access with internal and external stakeholders for all projects.
• Develop project plans for all projects, update plans, distribute action items and follow up, ensure version control.
• Scheduling recurring and adhoc meetings for all projects.
• Co-create and manage projects risk register.
• Co-create agenda, distribute agenda and post meeting notes
• Help to drive project outcomes and deadlines through project plans, action items, follow-ups.
• Manage and run some project work streams e.g. sponsor and exhibitor admin process for 2025, nomination process and RSVPs for Industry Awards.
• Coordinates and collaborates solutions for project challenges.
• Assists with planning, implementation and management of new learning projects which may include for example development of our clients’ webinars, mentorship programs and new learning platforms.
• Understands Finance systems and process flows.
• Manages multiple stakeholders needs, priorities and expectations through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborates with multiple stakeholders to understand Compliance, Risk and Governance and Finance policies as it applies to our systems and processes.
• Adhoc admin related to all projects the Industry Learning and Capacity building team manage.

Key attributes:

Education and experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Project administrator
• 1-2 years of experience as an events coordinator
• A relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised Institution
• Experience in running multiple projects

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of project management tools, agile ways of working
• Knowledge of various components of event planning
• Strong facilitation presentation knowledge and skills to run with meetings, develop action plans, report and raise risks

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Project Management Skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication
• Analytical thinking and problem solving – with a future focus (not only solving for the now)
• Detail-oriented and committed to a high level of accuracy.
• Personal organisation and tim...
  
  
  Additional Info:
  3 to 3 years
  
  Salary: RNegotiable
  
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Role Description:

Seeking the services of a young Professional Graduate with one to two years of working experience. The Professional we are looking for is someone who is looking to make a difference in their career and be part of a dynamic Team of Professional Employees. 

The Individual will have a working knowledge of Financial & Payroll operations and understand the nature of the business with deadlines and accuracy at the main front to ensure that our client’s employees are paid on time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Payroll Teams and ensuring compliance, and accuracy in monthly Payroll activities
• Verification & Reconciliation of monthly payroll by the end of each month using payroll software

• Calculating of applicable salaries, bonuses, and allowances

• Maintaining and updating payroll information and resolving any discrepancies within a 24-hour time period
• Ensuring compliance with timelines set for salary disbursement and statutory compliance
• Effectively plan and manage workload, managing, servicing, and delivering clients' payrolls to agreed deadlines to your Line Manager

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualifications in Finance
• Payroll administrative experience or finance administration experience in a payroll environment is desirable. Africa exposure would be beneficial to the position
• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrable knowledge of PC literacy and software usage ideally including Word and Excel.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

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Purpose of Job:

To ensure that all invoices incurred are captured timeously on the GP accounting system and that monthly reconciliation of suppliers accounts are processed.

Key Results/ Accountabilities expected from job

• Ensure that all tax invoices contain all the necessary information to comply with the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act
• Authenticate the invoices received from suppliers and ensure all information is accurate
• Ensure that all cash transactions have been authorised
• Timeous resolution and follow-up on all AP queries
• Accurate loading of banking details on their bank account
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Accurate reconciliation of all suppliers and resolution of outstanding transactions
• Forward remittance advices to suppliers after completion of payments
• Filing of all AP Documents after payments according to the agreed filing

Experience and Expertise (Typical educational qualifications and experience)

Educational background

• Finance, Accountin, or bookkeeping diploma or qualification – Essential.

Experience (years and nature)

• Minimum of 3 years’ creditors experience with complex and big accounts is essential
• Working with MS Office Excel is essential

 Competencies

• Customer service orientation
• Computer literacy (Intermediate Excel and Accounting Packages)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Time management
• Organisational skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• Accounts payable process

(6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

• Degree in Actuarial Science
• We are flexible on experience; therefore, we will consider candidates with minimal work experience (preferably from Financial Services or Insurance Industry – added advantageous)
• We are looking for someone who is very eager and willing to learn (ideal person must be willing to learn and receive constructive feedback)
• Should the person have experience or a good understanding of IFRS-17 requirements, would be an added bonus
• We are seeking someone who is either immediately available or with short notice

To provide financial accounting services to the finance business unit
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
What do you have to be able to do to achieve the desired results of your job?
Include management and leadership responsibilities for work team leaders
Budget management and Reporting
• Prepare the monthly management accounts with budget variances for the various
departments
• Analyse management accounts before submitting to departments
• Ensure explanations for budget variances are received within timelines
• Analyse actual achievements against budget and investigate significant variances.
• Responsible for loading budgets onto Syspro
• Check requisitions for available budget before processing and resolve problems with
relevant departments
• Propose journals as and when necessary
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial statements, including
budget/actual/ENE template for National Treasury
• Responsible for all General Ledger and other identified cost account reconciliations
• Assist with the AG queries during the audit process and manage the audit year end file
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required
• Process all approved budget transfers
Legislative compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, i.e. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, FICA,
etc.
• Knowledge of GRAP, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, would be an advantage
Perform ad hoc duties as and when required

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• B.Comm
• B.Comm accounting (Hons) would be an advantage
• Three or more years relevant experience in an accountant’s role
• Articles will be an added advantage
• Attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office, especially Excel
• Working knowledge of Syspro and Caseware would be an advantage
• Reliable and punctual
• Confidence and decisiveness
• Report writing skills would an advantage
• Good communication skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Customer Service: Follows through, when asked, on customer inquiries, requests and
complaints, keeps customers up-to-date about progress of projects
• Flexibility: Applies rules flexibly: Changes his/her perception, ideas or alters normal
procedures to fit a specific situation to get a job done and/or meet company goals
• Organizational Commitment: Respects the way things are done in an organisation and
does what is expected
• Teamwork: Genuinely values others input and expertise
• Concern for order & quality: Double-checks the accuracy of information or work
• Achievement Orientation: Keeps track of and measures outcome against standard of
excellence not imposed by others
• Initiative: Recognises and reacts to present opportunities

WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work long hours when necessary.