Human Capital Synergies Africa Senior Accountant Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Human Capital Synergies Africa Senior Accountant Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Our Client, an insurance organization, seeks to recruit a Senior Accountant, who will lead the Finance Staff towards effective and timely achievement of the departmental objectives; provide management with timely information for decision making; and enforce financial controls for efficient and optimal management of company resources.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

Coordinating the formulation of annual budgets, periodic monitoring of performance against budgets and recommending corrective action.

Supervision of the day to day operations of the accounting, reporting and cash management functions.

Management of cash flows to ensure timely payment of claims and suppliers; and timely investment of surpluses for investment.

Overseeing preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly and annual statutory financial statements and returns.

Preparation of annual financial statements of the company and coordinating the annual audit process.

Managing all aspects of financial compliance including planning and ensuring required level of compliance is maintained at all times.

Ensuring timely filing of the monthly, quarterly and annual IRA returns.

Assisting in designing, implementing and periodic review of financial and internal control systems, policies and procedures.

Ensuring that finance staff have clear performance targets, have appropriate skills, reviewing performance and ensuring achievement of performance targets.

Managing relationships with regulators, bankers, auditors,

actuaries and other financial services providers.

Ensuring efficient tax planning, timely submission of returns and timely payment of all applicable taxes.

Ensuring timely processing of commissions, and timely remittance of statutory deductions and preparation of related returns.

Key Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics

Professional accounting qualification in CPA

Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

6 years accounting experience preferably in the insurance industry, 2 of which must be at management positions.

Analytical skills and problem solving ability

Communication and Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Highly numerical

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Senior Accountant-Insurance on the Subject line.

Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

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