OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 24 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values.

Our continued success can be attributed to OUTstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of friendly ‘gees’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

If you are an energetic, target driven person with a passion for your career and you excel in a challenging environment, we have the opportunity of Creditors Clerk within our Finance team, based in Centurion for you. Part of our vision as a Finance team is to partner with business and provide insights where needed, simplify our processes and serve both our internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced Creditors Clerk to form part of our Creditors team within Finance Operations. Finance Operations forms part of the wider Finance function. The purpose of this role is, together with the wider Creditors team, capture, account for and pay invoices pertaining to the functioning of the wider OUTsurance business. Considering the importance of the role in the functioning of our business and relationships with external stakeholders, this role requires someone who thrives under pressure, can work to tight deadlines, communicates well and can work accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• All aspects concerning the maintenance of the company credits cards on a web-based interface, and including but not limited to data capturing, scanning and filing thereof, as well as communicating with financial institutions and card holders.
• Exporting credit card entries into Excel and preparing the monthly journals timeously.
• Monthly accrued recon for Claims payments done via credit cards
• Checking new Finance creditors loaded and amendments done.
• Capturing supplier invoices across all departments.
• Monthly reinsurance payments.
• Management of specific and ad-hoc supplier accounts.
• Overseeing company-wide salary deductions and the accrued account (company specific).
• Ad-hoc journals.
• FNB online payments and transfers, and Forex payments.
• Preparing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Checking new Finance creditors loaded and amendments done.
• Resolving internal & external queries relating to Finance creditors allocation and/or payments.
• Resolving internal & external queries relating to Claims creditors payments.
• Other ad-hoc duties as and when required by changing department needs

Skills & Competencies:

• Strict adherence to deadlines is essential. This is of particular importance over month-end
• Good/excellent use of Excel
• Good interpersonal skills
• Grasp for main General Ledger accounts and allocation of items
• Knowledge of the VAT Act
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Accuracy
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Attention to detail and quality oriented
• Results oriented
• Take initiative
• Self motivated

• Minimum Matric or equivalent qualification
• Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting or studying towards such qualification

Experience:

• Comprehensive previous experience in a creditors clerk role is a prerequisite for this position

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 system

The ideal candidate we are looking for is someone who has previously worked in an accounting or Finance role, preferably within a Creditors function. The person must have good experience of a Creditors role and must have the ability to deal with large volumes of work. The ability to work under pressure but also function in a team where high levels of team work is required, is essential. Dealing with and meeting deadlines is also critical.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.