Treasury Assistant - AON - Johannesburg

Finance Assistant Great social skills? Good understanding of financial reporting? Read on Aon Re is hiring a Finance Assistant at our Head Office in Sandton, based on a hybrid basis. The primary role of the finance assistant is to assist the finance manager 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 inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. How this opportunity is different The culture at Aon enables us to bring our best each day and do phenomenal work for our clients. The advice and solutions our colleagues provide give our clients the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. And when businesses thrive, communities and people flourish. What the day will look like - Timely and accurate reporting of GL through analysis and taking corrective actions where vital with strict timelines. - Processing of journals, running reports of various systems. - Balance sheet recon preparation of various fiduciary and non-fiduciary accounts in line with strict timelines. - Ensure more time is spend 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 and cooperation. - Book FX deals for payments made and ensure they clear on the cash book in that week. - Create large volumes of payments worth 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 ad-hoc 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 is advantageous. Knowledge - Knowledge of reinsurance premium & claims principles is beneficial. - Working knowledge 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 is 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. - Computer literacy with advanced experiences in MS Word, Power Point 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 or related role. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive 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, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working 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, diverse 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 welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodationsAon.com LI-AO1 2536767 Finance Assistant Great social skills? Good understanding of financial reporting? Read on Aon Re is hiring a Finance Assistant at our Head Office in Sandton, based on a hybrid basis. The primary role of the finance assistant is to assist the finance manager 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 inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. How this opportunity is different The culture at Aon enables us to bring our best each day and do phenomenal work for our clients. The advice and solutions our colleagues provide give our clients the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. And when businesses thrive, communities and people flourish. What the day will look like - Timely and accurate reporting of GL through analysis and taking corrective actions where vital with strict timelines. - Processing of journals, running reports of various systems. - Balance sheet recon preparation of various fiduciary and non-fiduciary accounts in line with strict timelines. - Ensure more time is spend 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 and cooperation. - Book FX deals for payments made and ensure they clear on the cash book in that week. - Create large volumes of payments worth 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 ad-hoc 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 is advantageous. Knowledge - Knowledge of reinsurance premium & claims principles is beneficial. - Working knowledge 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 is 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. - Computer literacy with advanced experiences in MS Word, Power Point 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 or related role. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive 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, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working 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, diverse 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 welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodationsAon.com LI-AO1 Apply Now

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