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Britam
is a leading financial services organization with global presence. Our vision
is to be the most trusted financial services company.
We
seek to offer superior insurance and asset management services to individuals,
business corporations and non-governmental organizations.
We are seeking to fill the following positions with individuals who are proactive and selfdriven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.
Financial Accountant
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Financial Accountant will be in charge of ensuring accurate and proper recording of all transactions for the various investment funds and that the procedures and process are carried out within the set guidelines and company policy.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation
of the financial reports for various investment funds which include unit
trust funds, and Limited Liability Partnership accounts
- Preparation
of the valuation reports for the investment assets for the investment
funds and any other products in line with both the IFRS requirements and
the various valuation models for the different funds
- Ensure
that there is data integrity by ensuring that assets reconciliations are
done in a timely manner
- Reviewing
and posting all the journals into the general ledger and cash book entries
- Reviewing
the bank reconciliation reports and posting the entries
- Reviewing
all the investment transactions entries, accruals and other end month
adjustments/ closing entries
- Ensure
prompt payment of withdrawals within the proper procedures to minimize
risk to the company
- Facilitate
both internal and external audit into the investment funds’ accounts
- Comply
with statutory and other relevant regulatory bodies
- Automate
manual processes to reduce human intervention and hence errors/fraud.
Qualifications,
Knowledge, Experience
- Bachelor
of Commerce or any other relevant degree
- Relevant
professional qualification i.e. CPA or ACCA
- Use
of SUN Accounting system is an added advantage
- Computer
Literacy in Ms Office Suite of packages
- Strong
inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and
collaborative environment
- Ability
to work in a fast paced and highly entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Strong
attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Customer
focus and orientation
- Relevant
work experience including experience from a reputable audit firm.
Corporate Sales Executives, Group Life and Pension (2 positions)
Reporting to the Sales Manager — Group Life & Pension, the jobholders will be responsible for growth of Group Life business to meet annual business targets with focus on brokers and Independent Agencies channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation
of Group Life, Group Credit Life and Group Mortgage quotations
- Making
Group Life presentations to prospective clients
- Acquiring
business by identifying and exploiting business opportunities
- Developing
and maintaining good working relationships with Brokers & Independent
Agencies
- Delivering
good customer service by responding swiftly to queries and concerns from
clients
- Ensuring
credibility with clients by maintaining detailed knowledge of current
market conditions and competitors’ products
- Introducing
new products and promoting them through regular visits and frequent
communication with intermediaries and direct clients
- Credit
control management of Group Life debtors
- Preparation
of reports, and presentation materials
- Providing
quality coaching and training to Brokers & Independent Agents
- Performs
any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications,
Knowledge, Experience
- Bachelor’s
degrees in a business related field
- Progress
towards attaining AIIK or ACII qualification
- Sales
and Marketing qualification will be added advantage
- Knowledgeable
in Microsoft Office Suite
- Superior
interpersonal and communication skills
- Minimum
of2 year work experience in the same field
Internal Motor Assessor
Nature and Scope
The position reports to the Claims Manager, General Insurance.
The
job holder will be responsible for assessing the damage and liability of
accident vehicles, supervision of external motor assessors and handling
enquiries and complaints relating to motor accident repairs
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing
the damage and liability of accident vehicles
- Issuing
of repair authority to motor repairers
- Preparation
of assessment reports
- Re-inspection
of vehicles
- Issuing
of release letters to repairers
- Supervision
of external motor assessors
- Vetting
of motor repairs
- Handling
of customer enquiries and complaints relating to motor accident repairs
Qualifications,
Knowledge, Experience
- A
Degree or Diploma in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering
- Motor
Technical Certificate or Mechanical Engineering Certificate
- Certificate
of Proficiency from College of Insurance or equivalent recognized
qualification
- Computer
knowledge - Microsoft Office and AIMS knowledge an added advantage
- Possession
of a valid driving license
- Good
working knowledge in vehicle accident assessment and vehicle claims
recovery
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
If
your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity please submit your
detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the
demands of this challenging position giving full names, contacts and e-mail
address of3 referees to hr@britam.co.ke
Hard
copies will not be accepted.
Applications
should be received not later than 16th December 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
