Reporting Accountant at Sanlam Kenya

Company Details
Industry: Insurance
Description: Live with confidence. It’s more than a motto. It’s our promise to you. And as a leading financial services provider, we’ll do everything in our power to help you live with the financial confidence that can make a real difference in your life. ~~~ As leaders in the creation and protection of wealth, … Live with confidence. It’s more than a motto. It’s our promise to you. And as a leading financial services provider, we’ll do everything in our power to help you live with the financial confidence that can make a real difference in your life. ~~~ As leaders in the creation and protection of wealth, Sanlam has the opportunity to make a positive difference. Ours is a heritage of believing that everyone and everything can be worth more, and from this comes a sincere desire to help people live their best possible lives. What we do goes above and beyond expertise, insight or intelligence. Ours in an approach that embraces an underlying ethos of respect for what we are entrusted with as a financial partner. It’s a respect for our clients’ money, but also for what went into earning it and what can be made of it. We see ourselves as stewards of a life’s work and don’t take this lightly. We’re committed to creating lasting value and determined to do what we do very, very well. Sanlam is a Licensed Financial Services P View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Job Category: Accounting, Audit, Finance
Job Description

Purpose:

  • The main purpose of the job is to ensure timely delivery of monthly reports to support the reporting function, regulatory and statutory compliance.

Role Description

  • This is a full-time on-site position based in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Reporting Accountant will be responsible for preparing detailed Company's management accounts for reporting to stakeholders in compliance with IFRS standards, tracking expenses and preparing monthly expenses reports, ensuring compliance with IRA by filing monthly and quarterly reports, maintenance of fixed assets register accounting for depreciation monthly, reconciliation of reinsurance balances between Finance and Reinsurance team, monthly reconciliation and analysis of assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring intercompany accounts are reconciled and signed off quarterly, maintaining lease records: notifying management when expiry is due for timely renewal. Daily tasks include consolidating financial data, performing financial analysis, supporting audits, and assisting in decision-making processes by providing actionable financial insights.

Qualification & Experience

  • Strong expertise in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting.
  • Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret and manage financial data.
  • Good understanding of IFRS 17 reporting standards.
  • Sound knowledge in Finance and experience in Consolidation practices.
  • Attention to detail, organizational competencies, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in accounting software.
  • Knowledge of AKI and IRA regulations in Kenya.
  • Prior experience in insurance or financial services is an advantage.

 

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