Accounts Administrator at Old Mutual Plc

Job Description

• This role is responsible for day-to-day transaction processing.
• The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

DESCRIPTOR

• Responsible for generating and processing transactions.
• Handles general accounts queries.
• Checks the amounts to be paid and received by a business unit.
• Arranges payment of bills and accounts.
• Keeps records of financial transactions.
• Keeps customer account details up to date.
• May set up new accounts.
• Checks account order forms and receipts are filled in correctly.
• Compares costs with budgets.
• Calculates the running costs of a company or organisation.

KEY RESULT AREAS
Payment Processing:

• Arranges payment of bills and accounts.
• Checks the amounts to be paid and received by a business unit.
• Compares costs with budgets.

Account Processing:

• Handles general accounts queries.
• Responsible for transaction processing.
• Checks account order forms and receipts are filled in correctly.
• Sets up new accounts.

Personal Effectiveness:

• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts.
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality over periods of 1 day to a maximum of three months.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
• Accepts and lives the company values.

Record Keeping:

• Keeps records of financial transactions.
• Keeps customer account details up to date.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A first degree or its equivalent from a recognised and accredited institution
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• A good understanding of Microsoft suite application
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal and time management skills
• A good knowledge of accounting softwares and packages