We are currently looking for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Finance team based in our Sydney CBD office. You must possess a high level of attention to detail, exceptional time management skills and the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation. The Accounts Assistant function is responsible for tasks across the Accounts Payable and credit control teams. If you are a motivated, proactive and professional individual with Accounts Payable/Receivable experience, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
Duties will include (but not limited to)
- Processing and matching of premium receipts. Monitor and actively follow up outstanding bank reconciliation transactions;
- Creation and management of new partner codes;
- Liaise with brokers and internal departments regarding discrepancies, along with unpaid premium;
- Ensure both claim and expense payments are made in a timely manner;
- Processing journal payments in the General Ledger (CODA);
- Ensure correct approval processes are followed and general ledger postings are correct;
- Vendor data management;
- Assist with general expense management including employee expense claims;
- Assist in improving internal controls and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained;
- Continually seek new methods and procedures to streamline, automate and simplify daily activities.
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years Accounts Payable and/or credit control experience, preferably in the insurance industry;
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) demonstrated in current role;
- Basic accounting knowledge;
- High level of numeracy and computer literacy (Excel and MS Office).
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and planning skills;
- Team Player with ability to meet deadlines.
ABOUT HDI GLOBAL SE
HDI Global SE - Germany’s leading industrial insurer – has been servicing German and European companies in Australia and New Zealand since 1995. HDI Global SE, Australia has since expanded to service Australian and New Zealand Corporate clients from our headquarters in Sydney and our branch offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
As an industrial lines insurer, HDI Global SE (HDI) meets the needs of SMEs, industrial companies and corporate customers with insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements. In addition to HDI's prominent position in the German and broader European market, the company also has operations in more than 175 countries through foreign branch offices, subsidiary and peer companies, and network partners. The company is thus able to offer its customers local policies for their global operations, which ensure that the established service and insurance protection is extended for all covered risks world-wide.