Insurance Accountant Job at KCB

Insurance Accountant

The Position

Reporting to the Group Head of Bancassurance, the role holder will be responsible for the overall financial strategy and reporting for the Insurance Agency and ensuring all activities are in compliance with the Group’s financial policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.  

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of the finance function and ensure the development of the financial management strategy and sound financial management systems for the Insurance Agency
• Preparation of management accounts, financial statements and financial reporting
• Preparation and management of Budgets and financial forecasts
• Ensure efficient debt collection and prudent cash management
• Effective financial analysis and provision of relevant reports for business use
• Ensuring accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions
• Coordinating internal and external audits, as well as ensuring timely implementation of audit recommendations
• Supervise and develop staff in finance department to achieve departmental objectives
• Manage Cost, cash flow and ensure timely supplier payments within company policy
• Ensure timely submission of required returns to regulatory bodies
• Ensuring efficient tax planning and tax compliance
   

Position’s Requirements

• Fully qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• University degree in Business with specialization in Finance, Accounting or Business Management
• At least 7 years’ experience in financial management and reporting three (3) of which must be at management level in the insurance industry preferably within an insurance intermediary
• Be a Member of a professional body (ICPAK)/ ACCA
• Experience in Bancassurance will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Team player
• Good planning and organization skills
• Proven working experience with Microsoft Office software, accounting packages and ERP systems
• Good knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent Communication and report writing skills
• Logical and analytical skills.

• Should be of high integrity and honesty

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field torecruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by Dec. 13, 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB REF: CBOK 222013