Finance Associate (6 months contract)

Responsibilities:

•Ensure that all processes conducted are documented in a standard format and that this is maintained accessible.
•Ensure training and knowledge is up to date. This includes but is not limited to mainframe applications and general insurance accounting.
•Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus.
•Establish and maintain an efficient, effective relationship between Finance and Business Unit Finance staff
•Ensure consistency between the management result and general ledger.
•Ensure effective suite of reports provided to business enabling management to monitor business profitability
•Assist in preparation of forecasts.
•Undertake special investigations/projects concerning a wide-range of commercial accounting issues when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong skills in spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures
• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• 3+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
• Professional accounting qualification, preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of organizational finance / accounting procedures
• Thorough understanding of best practice in finance / accounting