Accountant, Britam Asset Managers
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of the financial
reports for various entities in Kenya and Uganda including the Companies,
Unit Trust
Funds and Alternatives. - Preparation of the valuation
reports for the investment assets for the investment funds and any other
products in
line with both the IFRS requirements and the various valuation models for the different funds. - Posting all the journals into the
general ledger and cash book entries for the various entities as assigned.
- Undertake bank reconciliations
for all the entities as assigned.
- Ensure that there is data
integrity by preparation of all reconciliations in a timely manner.
- Posting all the transactions
entries, accruals and other end month adjustments/ closing entries for the
various
entities. - Processing of payments including
commissions and other supplier payments within the proper procedures to
minimize risk to the company. - Facilitate both internal and
external audit into financials of the various entities.
- Comply with statutory and other
relevant regulatory bodies both in Kenya and Uganda.
- Delegated Authority: As per the
approved Delegated Authority Matrix
Knowledge, experience
and qualifications required:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
or its equivalent.
- 4-6 years’ experience in busy
finance environment in Fund management industry.
- Professional accounting
certification e.g. CPA K or equivalent.
Technical/ Functional competencies:
- International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS).
- Financial Accounting.
- Preparation of Financial
Statements.
- Analytical –highly analytical and
ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
- Report writing-ability to develop
reports.
Leadership category
responsibility framework (Core Competencies)
Emerging Leaders in Britam need to:
- Plan, direct and apply
efficiencies and resources in order to optimise output and profitability
against time, cost
and team targets. - Effectively communicate strategic
and operational departmental goals and objectives to peers and others in
order
to ensure proper implementation. - Ensure that department priorities
are adhered to and effectively communicated.
- Ensure competent and effective
people resources through appropriate coaching, development and people
supervision as appropriate. - Embody a high performance,
proactive culture.
- Effectively ensure the adherence
to key performance areas, deadlines and goals in order to optimise
operational
effectiveness. - Effectively communicate resource
needs, possible opportunities and achievements to management in order to
aid them in their decision-making. - Effectively set and monitor
priorities and objectives for more junior staff.
- Understand and communicate
objectives in relation to the larger organisational impact.
- Effectively disseminate knowledge
within the correct context, towards subordinates as well as management.
- Appropriately model the company
values while setting the pace and energy for delivering.
- Effectively manage and
communicate change within the department in order to increase staff and
process
effectiveness. - Provide access to accurate and
consistent information and services across all channels.
- Ensure a seamless experience for
clients.
- Improve service delivery for
clients.
- Engage in continuous brand
building to become the trusted partners to clients.
How to Apply