Resource Persons: Chief / Accountant, Credit / Assistant Controller, Underwriters, Administration Department, IT Department

Duty Station: Nairobi

Term: Permanent
Position Purpose: The role holder will be responsible for implementing cash flow management, investment and credit control policies through various roles as highlighted below under the supervision of the Accountant and Credit Controller.

Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Role
Timely preparation of vouchers, letters and cheques relating to investments to maximize investment returns.
Aggressively following up on debtors assigned to maintain the credit period allowed by the company.
Accurate and timely posting of payments to facilitate preparation and dissemination of financial information.
Doing bank reconciliations on time.
Accurate and timely allocation of non-trade receipts to Navision system.
Aggressively negotiating for high call rates to ensure we secure our target rate of return.
Timely preparation of statutory payments such as PAYE, corporation tax, withholding tax etc to save the company any penalties.
Customer relations role
Prompt response to cedants/brokers queries on the debt issues assigned.
Timely settlement of supplier dues to maintain good relations.
Internal Processes
Timely submission of financial records/schedules during audits.
Prompt preparation of IRA monthly investment returns to ensure compliance.
Preparing investment placement letters.
Petty cash management-keeping cash, update records, raising petty cash voucher, posting and filing them.
Proper maintenance of financial records for ease of retrieval during audits, financial analysis and preparation of reports.
Reconciliation of management expenses, sundry creditors and debtors accounts.
Updating exchange rates on Navision during month end.
Updating daily cash tracking.
Carry out monthly integration between the production system (Reinsurance Management System and Navision System of banking, receivables and payables.
Running monthly depreciation and posting recurring expenditure journals for prepayments.
Filing of VAT, Withholding Tax and Excise duty on ITAX.
Organization Learning
Attend training/workshops that will add knowledge and skills on debt collection and investments.
Profile

Experience
At least two years’ experience preferably in the insurance industry.
Education
Degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA or equivalent).

Skills
Proficiency in analyzing financial data
Good negotiation skills
Speed with accuracy
What are you?
A well-organized and self-driven person
Collaborative approach with good interpersonal skills to work in a team and alone as required
Self-starter and ability to work under minimal supervision
Open to learning new ways of doing things
Comfortable working with people of all levels.
Ability to quickly understand the mission, vision and values of an organization
Ethical behavior, honest and transparent

What do we offer you?
When working at EARe, you can expect to work with inspiring and creative colleagues.

You will have ample opportunities for growth and career development as we value continuous learning.

We offer you a challenging position in which you will be rewarded for excellent performance.

Apply now!
Are you interested in this position and do you meet the minimum requirements?

Apply by sending an e-mail with your CV and a convincing cover letter to careers@eastafricare.com.

The application deadline is April 15, 2016.

Due to the urgency in filing this role and high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates on a first come first serve basis will be contacted.

Do you have questions about this vacancy?

Visit our website at www.eastafricare.com.

Please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail or telephone: careers@eastafricare.com or 020 4443588 / 0733 623737 / 0728 111041.