Bookkeeper

Our Client is a dynamic and vibrant player in South Africa's life insurance industry. We’re passionate about life insurance and the good it can do. In the digital era, people are collaborating, co‑creating, and sharing like never before. Consumers want to take charge and customise every part of their world to meet their needs. We’re applying these same principles to life insurance cover to create products that better meet our clients’ needs.

Our needs‑matched life insurance is a first‑in‑industry, made just for you at the start, and changes as your life changes.

You’ll be based at our Enterprise, Risk, and Risk division in our Gqeberha office. You’ll report to our Manager:
Operational Finance who is accountable for corporate finance functions.

• Month End Reporting
• Month‑end requirements but not limited to
  • Right of Use Asset Journal
  • Accrual, provision & Prepaid Journals
  • Loan & Interest Journal
  • Cashbook process & reconciliation
  • Distribution Journals
  • Balancing debtor control accounts and age analysis
  • Payroll journals
  • Investment journals – back‑uploading payments, claims, and commissions on our online banking
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with internal and external audit requirements
• Assisting with general accounting and reconciliations
• Banking administration
• VAT management
• Get involved in ad‑hoc projects

• B.Com Accounting or relevant experience

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Knowledge of the insurance industry is advantageous but not essential
• Pastel experience preferable

• Strong understanding of accounting
• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Enjoys problem‑solving and finding better ways to do things
• Team player but able to work independently
• Good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• Self‑driven with a “Make it happen” attitude
• Excellent standard of output
• Able to work well under pressure
• Friendly and professional manner

Bright Rock offers a competitive package and, as a growing player in a major financial services sector,