Financial Reporting Accountant Job in Kenya

ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) is a

specialized institution of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

(COMESA) established to service and develop the needs of the insurance and

reinsurance industry within the Sub-Region.

ZEP-RE’s operations are driven by the desire to provide excellent first class

reinsurance and technical services to all our business partners who are drawn

from the breadth of the African continent and beyond. 

We are seeking a high calibre and

results-oriented professional to create growth, capacity, and competitive

advantage in our business in the capacity of Financial

Reporting Accountant.  

He/She must be self-driven,

innovative, able to work with minimum supervision and a committed team player.
 

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Position Specification: Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Financial

Reporting Accountant will support financial decision-making information by

collecting, analyzing, investigating and reporting financial data. 

A detailed specification (duties) of

this position will be to:-

• Ensure that all general accounting activities
  
  are performed in an accurate and timely manner;


• Accurately capture and report financial &
  
  performance activities of the assigned business units;


• Assist with completing and maintaining proper
  
  documentation for all reporting processes in the assigned business units;


• Review all processes and procedures aimed at
  
  driving continuous improvement;


• Prepare monthly and other periodical reports
  
  by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances; summarizing
  
  information and trends;


• Provide financial advice based on the insights
  
  gathered on the condition of the business and application of financial
  
  principles and practices;


• Oversee key areas of internal controls in
  
  accounting and reporting;


• Ensure full compliance to IFRS and
  
  regulations, where applicable, for the assigned business units;



• Assist in the management of investment funds
  
  of the assigned business units;


• Participate in the annual audit process.
  
  Prepare all interim and year-end audit schedules and reports;


• Assist with preparation of the annual business
  
  plan for the assigned business units;


• Complete other reporting, accounting and
  
  analytical projects as assigned by Senior Management; and,


• Carry out other duties as will be assigned
  
  from time to time.

• Graduate of a well-recognized university,
  
  preferably in an Accounting / Finance field;


• Qualified accountant (CPA/ACCA or their equivalent),
  
  preferably with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in
  
  financial reporting;


• Auditing experience, preferably 3 years’
  
  experience from a ‘big 4’ firm;


• Good working knowledge of IFRS accounting
  
  requirements;


• Strong communication skills and excellent
  
  report writing abilities;


• Insurance Accounting and reporting experience
  
  will be an added advantage;


• Highly analytically minded and proactive.

Candidates who meet the above

requirements should submit applications to the Managing Director by e-mail

attaching a detailed CV with personal details of e-mail, telephone, current

remuneration and three referees by Friday 15th January 2016 to:

recruitment@zep-re.com

ZEP-RE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to gender equality in

its staff. 

Well qualified candidates,

particularly females, are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position can be also be found on our website http://www.zep-re.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted