Temp Bookkeeper (6 Months)

• Our client within the insurance industry is on the search for a temporary Bookkeeper to join their team based in Randburg.

Non-Negotiables:

• Relevant tertiary finance qualification
• 5+ years experience within the full bookkeeping process
• Independent and self-driven

Key Requirements:

• Matric + Relevant tertiary qualification
• Insurance industry experience (ideal)
• 5+ years of experience within the full bookkeeping process
• Self-driven and independent personality

Responsibilities:

• Allocate and receipt premium collections received via bordereaux on a monthly basis.
• Perform accurate allocation of payments to policy-level transactions.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies between received funds and reported transactions.
• Resolve allocation queries in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of allocations and supporting documentation.
• Compile and capture monthly journals for review.
• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and reconciliations are accurate.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy in financial postings.
• Capture monthly cash book transactions for review.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Assist with reconciliation of bank transactions where required.
• Assist with the resolution of historical bordereau receipting and allocation issues.
• Work systematically through legacy items to ensure completeness and accuracy of records.
• Support the Finance team in improving data quality ahead of system implementation.
• Provide support with finance-related tasks on an ad-hoc basis as required.
• Assist the Finance team in maintaining accurate and timely financial records during the project period.