Benefits and Payments Analyst I

Job SummaryThis is an accounting position with primary responsibility for accounting and financial reporting for Family Guardian Insurance Company Limited (FGI) and FAMGUARD Subsidiaries. The key responsibilities will include the timely processing of all Company expenditures and benefit payments, the timely monitoring and clearance of all cheque payment control accounts and the deposit of funds and the posting of accounting entries in accordance with the Company policies and procedures and the Finance Department service level agreement.

The position will also include building rapport with and communicating with internal and external customers/vendors in the execution of duties and ensuring excellent customer services for both internal and external customers. Key Responsiblites Ensure all Company expenditures (vendor, operational expenses, mortgage disbursements and capital items) and benefits payments are paid in a timely manner in accordance with Company policies and procedures and established deadlines. Monitor the FG Payables Inbox on a daily basis and ensure that all cheque/wire requests are assigned to the appropriate individuals and processed in accordance with the department's service level agreement.

Ensure that all journal entries posted into the SUN general ledger are accurate and have the correct account analysis codes (division, department, product, location and premium type) and have been duly authorized. Where errors are noted, communicate immediately with the appropriate personnel or escalate to direct report for corrective action to be taken. Prepare and processes wire payments on a daily basis in accordance with the department's service level agreement. Maintain and manage the Petty cash account in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Review and perform the daily check runs for FGI and FAMGUARD Subsidiaries in accordance with the department's service level agreement. Assist the Accountant III with the Fixed Asset process.