Accountant Vacancy
Lifecare International Insurance Brokers is a brokerage specialising in medical insurance with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and is looking for an accountant to carry out accounting duties which are related to the efficient organizing and processing of financial records handling large numbers of invoices, data entry, book keeping as well as credit collection
Duties and AccountabilitiesLifecare International Insurance Brokers is a brokerage specialising in medical insurance with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and is looking for an accountant to carry out accounting duties which are related to the efficient organizing and processing of financial records handling large numbers of invoices, data entry, book keeping as well as credit collection
- Prepare
breakdown of accounts
- Prepare
daily ledgers
- Reconciling
the cash book balance with the bank balance
- Debtor’s
reconciliation.
- Prepare
balance sheets on a monthly basis
- Prepare
monthly reports and draw graphs showing profit and loss
- Creation
of fixed asset schedules for period-end
- Seek
resolution and answering of ad hoc queries
- Forecasting
of fixed assets depreciation
- Reconciliation
of balance sheet accounts
- Understand
and perform the Senior Accountant Lead role occasionally, in the absence
of the lead
- Ensure
both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of
delivering the service within agreed deadlines and at the required
quality)
- Responsible
for other activities assigned by the Senior accountant
- Actively
seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation
with Senior account.
- Develops
good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
- Escalates
issues or risks to team lead, as appropriate
- Complies
with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and
regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
- Have
strong skills in enforcing credit management systems and practices in the
organization;
- Providing
aged debtor reports and ensuring management are kept abreast of any
defaults beyond stipulated timelines;
- Liaise
with clients in collection of outstanding amounts
- Carry
out reconciliations of debtors and institute actions against bad debts;
- Provision
of information to debtors and ensure that client's statements and demand
letters are sent out at the end of each month.
Key Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrate
good credit control skills with focus on customer service
- Good
interpersonal and decision making and supervisory skills
- Team
player
- Ability
to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
- Flexibility,
especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
- Reliable,
proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
- Highly
organized, professional, analytical and adept problem-solver.
- Positive
attitude, sound work ethic and an ability to follow instructions.
- Multi
tasking / Time Management
- Focus
on Goals / Result orientation
Educational Experience
- CPA
/ACCA Part III or higher or its equivalent
- 2
years relevant experience in similar position
- Accounting,
Finance or Business related degree
- Computer
Literate – Microsoft office is Essential
- Knowledge
of Quickbooks software package is an added advantage
- Written
and spoken ability to communicate in English
Essential Work Experience
- Must
have experience in an General Accounting environment
- Must
have Operations Experience
- Must
have experience in Client Management and interaction
- Responsibility
and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
- Insurance
industry experience a plus
Application Procedure:
Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed
curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and how
they qualify for the position together with the names of three referees who can
provide confidential assessment of their capabilities.
All communications relating to applications for this position
should be addressed to: email address:
Candidates who earn KES 40,000 and above need not apply.
Applications should be received by 30th May 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position
you are applying for: Accountant.
Interested applicants are hereby requested to submit their
applications and detailed CVs (strictly email only), on the following address:
hr@lifecareinternational.co.ke
