Senior Accountant – Treasury and Finance Operations at Kenyan Alliance Insurance

Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)

The role holder is responsible for a broad range of activities that lead to financial effectiveness and efficiency for the company. The Senior Accountant will oversee the financial operations of the Company. We are seeking a proven leader that can drive excellence by making process improvements to the existing organization’s systems and procedures and support the company meet its strategic objectives.

Department: Finance

Main Responsibilities

• Policy Management: manage company policies under this docket.
• Internal Control: Implement internal control measures and/or improve existing ones under this docket to ensure company resources are safeguarded and well utilized.
• Working Capital Management: Collaborate with other team members to ensure the company has adequate resources to support operations.
• Accounts Payable: Manage the payment function for the company, including all controls around the entire payment process.
• Cash management: Manage the banking and receipting process for the company, including all controls around the entire cash and bank process.
• Investments: Ensure timely investment of surplus funds either directly or through the appointed fund managers.
• Business Partnerships: maintain strong relationships with the Company’s banks, creditors and other key business partners under this docket.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge & Experience

The candidate must demonstrate and possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Capacity to engage and collaborate with Senior Managers to create value for the organization;
• Proactive and business acumen to support strategy;
• Agility and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment;
• Capacity to handle competing role demands and remain focused while balancing relationships and results;
• Build and maintain a motivated and performance driven team;
• Strong communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities with attention to detail;
• Experience in organization risk management to minimize unfavourable events and maximize realization of opportunities; and
• Integrity, objectivity and uphold professional values.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance from a reputable institution
• ACCA/ CPA qualification
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in finance