Position: Assistant Branch Accountant
Job Ref.: JIC239598
Department: Finance
Industry: Insurance
Location: Mombasa
The company was established in August 1937, as the first locally incorporated
Insurance Company based in Mombasa in 1937.
It has spread its sphere of influence
throughout the region to become the largest Composite insurer in East Africa,
handling Life, Pensions, general and Medical insurance. Today, it is the number
one insurer in East Africa with over 450,000 clients.
The company has a network of offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Mauritius. It is the only ISO certified insurance group listed on the three East Africa stock exchanges – The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange.
Its regional offices are highly rated
on leadership, quality and risk management and have been awarded an AA- in
Kenya and Uganda, and an A+ in Tanzania.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for Assistant Branch Accountant.
The post holders will report to the
Branch Accountant and will be based in Mombasa.
Role Purpose: Efficiently attending to day to day duties in accounting department
Responsibilities
Role Purpose: Efficiently attending to day to day duties in accounting department
Responsibilities
- Collecting premium from brokers, agents and
direct account holders in conjunction with the branch manager and Branch
Accountant
- Preparing petty cash vouchers, reconciling the
same and requesting for reimbursement from Head Office
- Be the custodian of petty cash at the branch
an liaise with the branch accountant and the branch manager for
reimbursement by head office
- Assisting the Branch accountant in credit
control and regularly submitting reports for the meetings
- Continuously appraising the existing control
procedures in accounts to ensure they are effective and where need be
recommend to The Branch Accountant for enhancement when considered
necessary
- Preparing accurate monthly statements for all
intermediaries
- Preparing Commission schedule for all
intermediaries on monthly basis
- Ensure daily banking of all Revenue collected
under supervision and consultation of the branch accountant
- Act as back up Cashier
- Assist the Branch accountant in reconciliation
of all the revenue collected
- In the absence of the Branch accountant,
confirm premium payment
- Do any other duty as may be assigned by the
Branch accountant or the Branch Manager
Key Deliverables
- Accurate and timely reports and reporting
- Efficient Service Delivery
Qualification and Experience
Academic Qualifications
- B com (Accounting option) from a recognized
university or any other recognized accounting body
- CPA Part 2 minimum
Functional Skills
- Knowledge and experience in accounting
operations
- Computer literacy in Microsoft office and
Accounting packages
Relevant Experience
- A minimum of 2 years accounting experience in
a reputable organization
Applications
Interested and qualified candidates
should send their application letter including an up to date CV with 3 referees
to quality2015jobs@gmail.com (The subject matter of the application should be
the Title and the Job Ref. of the job applied for)
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that there are no fees charged for receiving or processing job applications.
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that there are no fees charged for receiving or processing job applications.
