Job Description

Posting Description:
Treasury/Finance Assistant
Good understanding of financial reporting? Experienced within the reinsurance & short-term insurance industry? We are hiring!
Aon Re Africa is hiring a Treasury/Finance Assistant within our Finance Team, this is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our head office in Sandton.
The primary role of the finance assistant is to assist the finance team with finance related functions, month-end processing, balance sheet reconciliations and audit requests and financial reporting.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one engaged team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like

• Timely and accurate reporting of GL through analysis and taking corrective actions, where vital with very strict timelines.
• Processing of journals, running reports of various systems.
• Balance sheet recon preparation of various fiduciary and non-fiduciary accounts also in line with strict timelines.
• Ensure more time is spent analyzing, investigating, and resolving uncleared items on the balance sheet.
• Assist the auditors with relevant queries relating to finance functions when requested.
• Interaction with controllership monthly to enhance controllership functions & cooperation.
• Book FX deals for payments made and ensure they clear on the cash book in that week.
• Create large volumes of payments with high values on a weekly basis.
• Daily monitoring and preparation of cash book through follow up of uncleared, reconciling items and FX transactions.
• Minimizing of Forex risk by applying appropriate controls (e.g., restrict use of manage forex deals and have necessary sign off when done).
• Payments being queried by either technical accounts or bank and making sure that they are resolved timeously.
• Occasional adhoc involvement in projects or initiatives as per finance manager's instructions.

Skills and experience that will lead to success
Qualifications

• Grade 12 (matric).
• University degree in Accounting or Finance advantageous.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of reinsurance premium & claims principles beneficial.
• Solid understanding of Foreign Exchange.
• Have a thorough understanding of end-to-end fiduciary payment processes.
• Knowledge of relevant systems (RBS, GRiDS, et cetera).
• End to end understanding of sales input to financial reporting

Skills and Attributes.

• Sound MS Office Skills (intermediate excel crucial; pivot tables & VLOOKUP's).
• Be analytical, pay attention to detail and have good problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed analytical skills.
• Articulate communicator.
• Well-developed communication skills. (Written and spoken).
• Proven ability to work with and in teams.
• Digital literacy with sophisticated experience in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Willingness to learn and receive instructions.

Experience.

• Have experience from invoicing to financial reporting.
• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role

How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.
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