ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) is a
specialized institution of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
(COMESA) established to service and develop the needs of the insurance and
reinsurance industry within the Sub-Region.
We are seeking a high calibre and
results-oriented professional to create growth, capacity, and competitive
advantage in our business in the capacity of Financial
Reporting Accountant.
He/She must be self-driven,
innovative, able to work with minimum supervision and a committed team player.
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya.
Position Specification: Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Financial
Reporting Accountant will support financial decision-making information by
collecting, analyzing, investigating and reporting financial data.
A detailed specification (duties) of
this position will be to:-
- Ensure that all general accounting activities
are performed in an accurate and timely manner;
- Accurately capture and report financial &
performance activities of the assigned business units;
- Assist with completing and maintaining proper
documentation for all reporting processes in the assigned business units;
- Review all processes and procedures aimed at
driving continuous improvement;
- Prepare monthly and other periodical reports
by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances; summarizing
information and trends;
- Provide financial advice based on the insights
gathered on the condition of the business and application of financial
principles and practices;
- Oversee key areas of internal controls in
accounting and reporting;
- Ensure full compliance to IFRS and
regulations, where applicable, for the assigned business units;
- Assist in the management of investment funds
of the assigned business units;
- Participate in the annual audit process.
Prepare all interim and year-end audit schedules and reports;
- Assist with preparation of the annual business
plan for the assigned business units;
- Complete other reporting, accounting and
analytical projects as assigned by Senior Management; and,
- Carry out other duties as will be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements:
- Graduate of a well-recognized university,
preferably in an Accounting / Finance field;
- Qualified accountant (CPA/ACCA or their equivalent),
preferably with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in
financial reporting;
- Auditing experience, preferably 3 years’
experience from a ‘big 4’ firm;
- Good working knowledge of IFRS accounting
requirements;
- Strong communication skills and excellent
report writing abilities;
- Insurance Accounting and reporting experience
will be an added advantage;
- Highly analytically minded and proactive.
Candidates who meet the above
requirements should submit applications to the Managing Director by e-mail
attaching a detailed CV with personal details of e-mail, telephone, current
remuneration and three referees by Friday 15th January 2016 to:
recruitment@zep-re.com
ZEP-RE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to gender equality in its staff.
Well qualified candidates,
particularly females, are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position can be also be found on our website http://www.zep-re.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
