FUNERAL ASSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR

job Description

Handle administrative tasks as assigned, e.g., receipt of new business forms, processing, and capturing into the administration computer system. Managing, assessing, and analyzing submitted business and its processing to meet set standards.
Recording and accounting for assurance premiums paid, collected, and refunded in the administration and accounting computer system.
Maintain policy records for new policies, existing policies, claims processed etc.
Prepare financial reports periodically as required by management.
Any other financial & administrative work as delegated.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Handle administrative tasks as assigned e.g. receipt of new business forms, processing and capturing into the administration computer system. Managing, assessing and analysing submitted business and its processing to meet set standards.
2. Recording and accounting for assurance premiums paid, collected and refunded in the administration and accounting computer system.
3. Maintain policy records for new policies, existing policies, claims processed etc.
4. Prepare financial reports periodically as required by management.
5. Any other financial & administrative work as delegated

Qualifications and Experience

1. Diploma/Degree in Insurance, Business Studies or other relevant qualifications. Additional qualifications in Accounting and Finance or a related field will be an added advantage.
2. Proven experience in premium accounting and related activities within the Life or funeral assurance Industry.
3. Proficiency in accounting software packages like Pastel will be an added advantage.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft packages
5. At least 2 years work experience, of which at least 1 year in multi skilled roles, covering the above stated areas, in the funeral assurance industry will be a requirement.