First Assurance Chief Finance Officer, Credit Controller, Financial and Management Accountants Jobs in Kenya

May 4, 2016

First Assurance is one of the leading Insurance Companies in the East Africa. 

We have a strong financial base and 80 years of experience in the Insurance Industry. 

In line with the Company’s expansion program and now a member of Barclays Group, we have the following career opportunities:

Chief Finance Officer
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chief Finance Officer is responsible for the proper management of the books of accounts, efficient tax planning, day to day cash flow management, development of financial strategies.
 

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement internal financial controls across all functions in the Company; and ensure compliance to internal procedures, financial polices & standards, and statutory financial regulations


• Responsible for the preparation of the financial, management reports and record keeping through the finance team


• Financial Analysis of the business, financial and general operating information to identify trends and opportunities for development and produce management information to ensure that business developments remain financially viable


• Capital Management by ensuring optimization of available cash & liquidity requirements and ensure optimal returns


• Responsible for the Budgeting and Planning process


• Responsible for tax compliance and liaison with tax authority and advisers


• Reviewing and approving payables, treasury, tax sections and bank transactions;


• Coordinate internal and external audits both financial and tax audits;

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting, CPA or ACCA and member of a professional body


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position


• Business acumen


• Performance orientated and client service driven

Credit Controller
 

Reporting to Finance Manager - responsible for the proper management of debtors book and efficient credit control

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement internal controls in credit management and ensure compliance to internal credit procedures.


• Responsible for the debt collection


• Coordinate credit reviews.


• Liaise with stakeholders to efficiently manage credits

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting, CPA or ACCA


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position


• Business acumen


• Performance orientated and client service driven

Financial and Management Accountants
 

Reporting to Finance Manager - responsible for the proper management of the books of accounts and efficient tax planning, day to day cash flow management,
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement internal financial controls across all functions in the Company; and ensure compliance to internal procedures, financial polices & standards, and statutory financial regulations


• Responsible for the preparation of the financial, management reports and record keeping through the finance team


• Responsible for tax compliance and liaison with tax authority and advisers


• Coordinate internal and external audits both financial and tax audits;

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting, CPA or ACCA


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position


• Business acumen


• Performance orientated and client service driven

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and copies of professional / educational certificates by 14th May, 2016 to:-

Human Resources Manager
First Assurance Company Limited
P. O. Box 30064 00100
Nairobi

Email: hr@firstassurance.co.ke

Please visit our career link on website www.firstassurance.co.ke for detailed role profiles