Description
A London based Insurance Broker is looking to recruit an IBA Accounts Assistant on a 3-6 month contract in order to cover sick leave. This is a great opportunity to work for an American company that is growing at a rapid rate and has a good reputation in the London market.
Starting ASAP, this role will report to the IBA manager and you will be working in a team of 4. On a day to day basis you will take responsibility for liaising with the shared service centre in India to deal with any of the complex queries they have relating to their accounts. You will be dedicated a team in India to manage and ensure all queries are resolved.
On a daily basis duties will include:
* Responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of IBA accounts, ensuring this is conducted on a timely and accurate basis.
* To work closely with the technical divisions to perform credit control functions.
* To ensure outstanding accounts are chased where necessary by e/mail, and telephone for UK and overseas clients according to Company procedures.
* To access in-house accounting software to prepare regular statement of accounts. To reconcile receipt of funds and to action payments to clients.
* To check and agree various reports for client accounts generated from the accounting system (daily unmatched cash, daily funding, and held funds reports).
* To reconcile with technicians any outstanding queries and issues in a timely manner.
* To work closely with the Indian team and assist with their queries.
* To escalate issues to Line Manager where necessary for resolution or direction in line with set policies & procedures.
You will need to be available on short notice to be considered and have a 2 years plus experience working in the Insurance industry handling credit control/IBA work. Due to the nature of the role it is essential you have excellent communication skills.