Accountant, Credit Control
About the job
The Zamara Group is a
diversified financial services business specialising in pensions, medical
services, insurance and actuarial solutions. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya,
the Group has a presence in six countries and a Pan-African ambition. Zamara
has a rich heritage in Kenya spanning over 27 years.
Since its inception, the
firm has significantly grown in terms of size, client base and range of
services. The Group has been at the forefront of industry, influencing the way
it works and at the cutting edge of innovation.
Zamara’s higher purpose is
to create a financially secure and prosperous society. The Zamara culture is
based on the values of Simplicity, Empathy and Trust.
Roles and
responsibilities
Achieving Zamara’s
ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued
success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team. The
Accountant will provide support to the Finance team in Credit Control.
The role will report to the Finance Manager.
The Budget for the role is Kshs. 70,000 – Kshs. 90,000.
In more detail, the areas
of responsibility include:
Accounting
- Follow
up on outstanding premiums through but not limited to sending emails,
phone calls and visits to clients ‘
- Ensure
the debtors’ aging analysis is accurately prepared and circulated to the
divisions on weekly basis
- Chair
weekly debtors’ meetings with Operations and Client relations teams.
- Arrange
for monthly meetings with management to discuss problematic debt
- Co-ordinate
and track progress of debt collectors
- Prepare
Debtors circularization letters for audit purposes
- Ensuring
that all premiums received are receipted and properly allocated to client
accounts in the system.
- Ensure
monthly postings of premium payable, premium receivable, and commission
receivable in the accounting system.
- Ensure
that the unallocated cash report is accurate and promptly circulated to
divisions for scrutiny and subsequent allocations.
- Client
account reconciliations with the respective account handlers/clients where
need be
- Ensure
that premium payments to Underwriters are done monthly, remittance
schedules shared and follow up on allocations by the Underwriter
- Ensure
all the relevant taxes on commission and administration fees are filed by
both the company and the various Underwriters.
- Maintain
effective working capital and optimal interest income levels
- Assist
in preparation of relevant documents for IRA licensing.
Client Relations
- Resolve
basic client queries and reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
- Proactively
foster cordial working relations with all stakeholders to enhance client
satisfaction and service delivery.
- Promote
beneficial relationships between the company and the Underwriter to aid in
claim settlements, especially when premiums are yet to be remitted to the
Underwriter.
Professional Development
- People
skills
- Develop
technical knowledge through formal on the job training
- Identify
potential process improvements and other inefficiencies and escalate to
senior resources
Experience and personal
qualities
- Bachelor
of Commerce Finance/ Accounting or equivalent
- CPA-K/
ACCA Final
- Minimum
3 years’ experience
- MS
Office with focus on Excel Skills
- System
proficiency
- Integrity
- Analytical
Skills
- Results
orientated
- Excellent
oral & written communication skills
- Responsible
& accountable
- Time
management
- Accuracy
and attention to detail
- Persuasive
How to Apply