Mapitse Lefika
Junior Account Executive
Johannesburg
Summary
An aspiring, young professional with 3+ years’ experience in the corporate environment seeking to diversify my professional skills in the financial services industry and work closer to the accounting/finances division of the business. I am open to opportunities in new industries as I am confident in my ability to adapt.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Junior Account Executive
Centriq Insurance Company Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- Manage and build client portfolio – Increase premiums and margins over time.
- Negotiate beneficial deal structures to increase profit of the business.
- Building and maintaining a strong network in the financial services industry.
- Provide good service to clients to build a good reputation for myself and the company which encourages clients to renew their business.
- Servicing clients on alternative risk transfer corporate insurance policies and cell captives.
- Reporting on the operational risk, market risk and deal pricing for each individual client.
- Prepare risk finance team executive committee report that highlights the business units’ progress and goals.
- Interest rate risk monitoring for investment spread purposes.
- Stay up to date and build a good understanding of industry trends.
- Provide solutions to client risk related problems.
- Preparation of reports and proposals to clients who are interested in the alternative risk transfer space and would like to build capacity for their self-insurance.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased trust and repeat business.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously, ensuring timely communication and accurate record keeping.
Risk Finance Graduate Trainee
Centriq Insurance Company Limited
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitor the list of new business and renewal packs to the system.
- Claims loading to ARMS (Accounting Risk Management System) for processing and payments.
- Prepare premium notifications for approval by Senior Account Executive.
- Prepare ad-hoc calculations and spreadsheets for the Account Executives.
- Sending claims and intermediary companies’ proof of payments.
- Prepare the quarterly investment portfolio analysis.
- Prepare minutes for the operational meeting – every 6 weeks.
EVDS Data Quality Assurance Officer
Right to Care
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: National Department of Health
- Verify vaccination data to ensure good data quality.
- Assist with registration of vaccine recipients on Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS).
- Accurate capturing of data forms and supporting documentation information on the system.
- Handling general enquires from the public and EVDS end-users.
Education
National Senior Certificate - Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting, Life Sciences, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation
Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School
04.2009 - 01.2013
BCom Financial Accountancy Degree - Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation
North-West University
01.2015 - 01.2019
BCom Honours in Financial Accounting - Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Research
North-West University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Graduate Development Programme -
University of The Free State
Class of Business - Short-Term Insurance (Personal lines + Commercial Lines, Long-Term Insurance)
Growth in Motion
01.2023 - 01.2024
Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance - undefined
Milpark Business School
01.2024 - Current
Certificate - RE5
Growth In Motion
04.2001 -
Skills
- Aptitude and enthusiasm when dealing with corporate clients
- Attention to detail
- Numeracy and English business writing skills
- Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines consistently
- Professionalism and a strong work ethic
- Knowledge of corporate insurance and reinsurance solutions
- Written and verbal communication
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance - undefined
Milpark Business School
01.2024 - Current
Junior Account Executive
Centriq Insurance Company Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Class of Business - Short-Term Insurance (Personal lines + Commercial Lines, Long-Term Insurance)
Growth in Motion
01.2023 - 01.2024
Risk Finance Graduate Trainee
Centriq Insurance Company Limited
02.2022 - 08.2023
EVDS Data Quality Assurance Officer
Right to Care
05.2021 - 01.2022
BCom Honours in Financial Accounting - Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Research
North-West University
01.2020 - 01.2021
BCom Financial Accountancy Degree - Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation
North-West University
01.2015 - 01.2019
National Senior Certificate - Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting, Life Sciences, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation
Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School
04.2009 - 01.2013
Certificate - RE5
Growth In Motion
04.2001 -
Graduate Development Programme -
University of The Free State
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