UAP Life Assurance Limited Jobs in Kenya: Finance Manager and Claims Officer

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following position based in our Head Office, Nairobi.

Finance Manager

The overall responsibility will be to provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of financial management procedures and plans for the business.

Key tasks will include overseeing the implementation of financial management systems, ensuring integrity in financial reporting, preparing financial statements, implementation of financial audit and controls, preparing budgets, financial plans and timely management reports.



Tasks will also include ensuring statutory compliance and risk management responsibilities, assisting in strategy formulation and implementation and managing a robust investment portfolio.

Candidates must have a MBA or advanced degree in accounting/finance with CPA qualifications, ten years demonstrated experience in financial management and administration preferably in a Life Company, demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively under fast growth conditions, strong communication and good interpersonal skills, and experience in the use of International Financial Accounting Standards.

Claims Officer

The overall responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate processing of all life and
pension claims as per the set service standards.

Key tasks will include ensuring that claims services conform to agreed upon service standards, ensuring that reserves are correctly set and constantly reviewed, identifying gaps in the policy terms revealed during the claims processing and recommend improvements to the underwriters, prepare management reports and supervise, train and coach staff in the department.

Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field, preferably in insurance, and at least 5 years experience in a similar role.

Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:

Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Insurance Company Ltd
P.O. Box 43013-00100,
Nairobi.

Or email: recruitment @ uapkenya.com

Closing date of applications: 23 April 2010