Career Opportunities In A Leading Kenyan Insurance Company

A leading Insurance Company that has become a significant player in Kenya’s Commercial Motor Insurance Market is looking for diligent and experienced persons of high integrity to fill the following positions:

POSITION: MEDICAL DOCTOR
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: HEAD OF INJURY VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT

The doctor shall be responsible for analyzing medical claims arising from road traffic accidents. S/he will play a key role in the provision of a second medical opinion on the nature of injuries sustained and will make concise decisions that will guide the management of such claims.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

• Re-examination of road traffic accident victims in order to provide a second medical opinion and preparing the medical reports
• Analysis, interpretation and verification of medical records pertaining to accident claims
• Confirming that the diagnosis and treatment is consistent with injuries sustained in the road traffic accident
• Referral of accident victims for specialist review where necessary
• Testifying in Court in regard to the extent and severity of injuries sustained by the claimant as a result of the road traffic accident
• Visiting seriously injured accident victims to verify the extent of the injuries
• Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the various health facilities in regard to the treatment of the accident victims
• Participating significantly in managerial responsibilities such as planning the workload and staffing of the department
• Compiling relevant reports and statistics to aid in the assessment of the
risk

Skills & Requirements

• MBChB
• Registration with the Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
• Certificate in Advanced Trauma & Life Support
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a busy district hospital
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Superior analytical and report writing skills.
• Computer literate
• Willingness to be stationed in any part of the country

POSITION: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: FINANCE MANAGER

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate preparation of management accounts as well as daily and monthly financial reports to ensure that the accounts reflect the true and fair financial position of the Company
• Preparation of projected monthly cash-flows, treasury management and liaising with banks
• Ensuring compliance in all financial and statutory matters in regard to the Companies Act, Insurance Act, International Financial Reporting Standards and the Income Tax Act
• Timely preparation and submission of returns to regulatory and statutory
authorities
• Supervising the preparation and facilitation of external audits and liaising with the external auditors
• Preparation and implementation of work flows for Accounts and Customer Service (Accounts) staff.
• Giving recommendations and implementing internal controls
• Management and supervision of the Accounts Department, the Credit Control function and Customer Service (Accounts) staff
• Maintenance of pension fund balances and movements and subsequent coordination with external auditors for review of the same
• Approval of daily reports and all other accounting transactions and documents
• Preparation & processing of payroll
• Preparation of budgets and implementing budgetary controls
• Handling finance and accounting queries when the need arises
• Contributing to the development and implementation of operational policies for the achievement of the corporate plans as a member of the management team

Skills and Requirements

• University Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Professional accounting/finance qualification (CPA(K) or it’s equivalent)
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting Software Packages)
Experience
• Six (6) years relevant experience
• Experience in the Insurance industry will be an added advantage

POSITION: INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
REPORTING TO: AUDIT COMMITTEE

Overall Responsibility

To use his/her proven and well-developed skills to ensure that Company policy
and internal control procedures are adhered to.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the Company’s financial, physical and information resources are managed
• Support management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the Company are identified and analyzed
• To plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which shall fulfill the responsibility of the department
• Be involved in scheduling, assigning work and estimating resource needs in the department
• Report to the audit committee on the policies, programmes & activities of the department
• Coordinate with the external auditors
• Plan and implement systems and procedures in order to constantly improve internal controls
• Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financials and other required information
• Provide the audit committee with an opinion on the internal controls in the
Company

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field
• Recognised financial professional qualification (e.g. CIMA / ACCA / CPA (K)
/ CFA or equivalent )
• Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)
• In depth experience of operational audit or external audit
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial principles, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of audit procedures and techniques and be versed in planning, testing and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record-keeping systems
• Superior ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
• An ability to keep abreast with current knowledge of changes related to business matters of interest to internal audit and in particular legislation changes, new auditing techniques and practice developments as they affect the Company
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other
company staff
• Possess clear and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• At least five (5) years experience in a similar capacity

POSITION:
COMPANY SECRETARY AND
HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
MANAGING DIRECTOR

The Company Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and corporate governance guidelines. S/he shall act as a liaison between the Board of Directors and company shareholders and ensure smooth running of the administrative function of the Company.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with the all statutory regulations, timely filing statutory returns and lliaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors
• Organizing, preparing agendas for, and recording minutes of board meetings, board and management committee meetings, meetings with external parties (lawyers, suppliers etc) and annual general meetings (AGMs)
• Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries
• Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders
• Legal and governance advisor to the Company
• Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory requirements
• Maintaining the register of shareholders and monitoring changes in share ownership of the company
• Playing an advisory and operational role in share issues, and paying dividends and managing share option schemes
• Management of routine administrative functions including the Human Resources department

Skills and Requirements

• Degree in Law (LLB.) and member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies and computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access)
• Good communication skills, command of English, numerical ability and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• At least 5 years experience
• Secretarial/Administrative experience
• A keen eye for detail and good knowledge of Company Law and discretion
when handling confidential information and matters

POSITION: CLAIMS OFFICER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CLAIMS MANAGER

Ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in handling both third party personal injury claims and material damage claims. S/he should work with accuracy and attention to detail with the intention of being part of a team that works effectively to manage claims.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
.Ensure complete documentation of claims and give recommendations on
the reserves to be maintained
• Conduct out-of-court negotiations with third party advocates and claimants
• Handle correspondence with claimants, third party advocates and clients
• Liaise with third party service providers in the claims handling system and
with the Company lawyers on litigious claims
• Pursue recoveries from third parties and follow up the collection of policy
excess with the insured and intermediaries

Skills and Requirements

• A graduate in Law from a recognized university and an Advocate of the High
Court of Kenya
• Ability to work independently is a must, with an energetic “can do” attitude
to work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• At least two (2) years experience in a busy law firm or Claims Department
of an Insurer
• Polished computer skills (MS-Office Suite)
• ideally over 28 years old

POSITION: CLAIMS INVESTIGATION OFFICER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CLAIMS MANAGER

The ideal candidate shall be above 30 years of age, shall have served in the
Police Force and possess hands-on experience in investigating road traffic

accidents, particularly third party personal injury claims. Their work shall be
characterized by accuracy and attention to detail. The position will require
regular travel and/or relocation to any part of the country.

Key Tasks, Duties and Requirements

• Proven ability to create and maintain good professional relationships
between the Company and the Hospital authorities and other important
sources of data in order to facilitate the investigation officer’s queries
• Ability to make inquiries and authenticate claim supporting documents from
various authorities and hospitals
• Skills in evidence collection with a systematic approach to gathering
evidence
• Keen attention to detail with an ability to detect gaps in the information and
make the requisite enquiries
• Obtaining and recording details of the claimants in the Hospital Accident
Registers
• Ability to work independently is a must, with an energetic “can do” attitude
to work.
• Excellent time management, computer and communication skills both in
verbal presentations and report-writing

POSITION:
ACCIDENT AND POLICE LIAISON
OFFICERS

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
ACCIDENT AND POLICE LIAISON
MANAGER

Ideal candidates will be above 30 years old and shall have experience of
having served in the Police Force or the Criminal Investigation Department with
hands on experience in investigations. Their work should be characterized by
accuracy and attention to detail. The position will require regular travel and/or
relocation to any part of the country

Key Tasks, Duties and Requirements

• Proven ability to create and maintain good and professional relationships
between the Company, the Police and other important sources of accident
data in order to facilitate the investigation officers queries
• Reporting the occurrence of incidents to the Company as soon as they
occur and where possible, visiting the accident scene, taking photographic
evidence of the damage to the vehicle and injured persons, collecting
information in regard to the medical institutions that are involved in the
initial treatment of the injured persons
• Ability to obtain immediate information regarding major accidents from the
police, health facilities and witnesses.
• Management of entry of claimants into the Occurrence Book is a
requirement and numbers of P3 Forms issued.
• Ability to work with the Police to obtain witness statements and produce
sketched/scaled plans of an accident scene
• Ability to gather accident information and accurately record statements
from witnesses
• Skills in evidence collection with a systematic approach to gathering
evidence
• Establishing the causes of incidents and assigning contributory negligence
to the parties involved
• Establishing the identities of the parties involved in the incident with
emphasis on potential claimants and witnesses
• Obtaining/recording details of the claimants in the police file and claimants
statements to the police in regard to the circumstances of the accident
• Ability to work independently is a must, with an energetic “can do” attitude
to work.
• Excellent time management, computer skills and communication skills both
in verbal presentations and report-writing

POSITION: ASSISTANT RECORDS CLERK
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR REGISTRY MANAGER

The successful candidate shall possess the following:

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that files do not leave registry unless they are electronically
requested for
• Ensure that all files are returned to the registry by the end of the day
• Assist in electronic and physical data entry retrieval and review to ensure
continuous update and true position of the files
• Assist in ensuring secure, confidential and clean systematic filing and data
storage
• Assist in retrieval of archived files at the filing room on referral cases when
need arises
• Assist in taking precautions to avoid damage to the files
• Assist in safe keeping of the documents and data for future reference

Skills and Requirements

• Diploma in Records and Archives Management, Publishing and Media
studies, Libraries etc
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)
• A team player with Office administrative skills, honesty and integrity
• Self-motivated, organized and time conscious
• Good communication skills (Fluency in English and Kiswahili)
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Experience in Records Management or library cataloguing in a large
organization
• Ideal age over 28 years old

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the candidates based on their qualifications and experience.

Interested persons possessing the relevant qualifications can apply by sending their application letters and CVs to the following address:

The HR & Training Manager,
DN.A/336
P.O Box 49010-00100,
NAIROBI
CLOSING DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2009

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