Job Overview
Insurance Accountant
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Insurance Accountant to join our team at Fiji Airways. The successful individual will be responsible for managing aviation insurance, industrial special risk, motor vehicles, medical insurance and insurance in other areas of business. The objective of this role is to ensure adequate insurance coverage in consideration of business risk profile and to negotiate policy terms in the best interest of the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop a sound knowledge of the different types of insurance and insurance policies.
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Insurance renewals to be planned with the insurance brokers and renewed in a timely manner.
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Liaise with the insurance broker to ensure all required information are provided.
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Review insurance contracts to determine if coverage is adequate for the risk being insured.
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Analyzing data to determine trends in claims frequency or patterns of loss to reduce risk exposure.
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Keeping abreast with the insurance market to add value to the company.
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Prepare and assist in claims assessment and submission to the brokers and ensuring timely settlement of claims.
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Ensure policies and certificate of currency obtained in time and shared with all interested parties.
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Explore innovative solutions/products with the insurance brokers.
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Undertake monthly catchup with Insurance brokers to close insurance related matters.
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Organize a tender process, when required in line with good corporate governance, to provide the best value to the company.
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Continuous review the current processes to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
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Develop an in-depth knowledge of work process to better support organizational needs.
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Manages ad hoc projects and reporting required by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Executive Management, and Heads of Departments.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
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Qualifications in Insurance or experience in insurance will be an added advantage.
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At least 2 years’ experience in a related role.
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Team player with leadership skills in a finance environment.
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Continuous improvement and service champion.
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Good at building relationships.
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive can do attitude.
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Good organizational and problem-solving skills, able to work on own initiative with energy, drive and commitment.
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Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
Applications are open to all Fijians. Former employees of Fiji Airways or Fiji Link are welcome to apply. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted for next steps of the recruitment process. If you are interested in this opportunity, visit www.fijiairways.com/our-careers and submit an application online.
Applications close on Sunday, 11 June 2023