Senior Accountant – Bona Life Insurance

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role requires a sound and technically astute individual, who will be responsible for financial data integrity, general ledger controls, accounting processes, compliance, financial and management reporting. The incumbent will provide financial advisory and planning to the business units to support organization’s strategic objectives.

Requirements & Education:

• Bachelor of Accounting/ Commerce coupled with a professional qualification ACCA/CIMA/ or equivalent.
• Must be a registered chartered accountant with BICA.
• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in an accounting and financial management, of which at least 3 years should have been served at supervisory/managerial level.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting with a background in financial services.
• Proficiency in computerised accounting environment.
• Strong data management and data analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Risk and compliance management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic team.
• Self-starter with an aptitude for learning and building.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the financial management strategy, accounting policies, systems, and procedures.
• Coordinating and advising on the budget planning process and monitoring the departmental performance against budget.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in accordance with reporting standards.
• Advising the CFO and Executive Management on optimum investment options and executing on investment strategy.
• Ensure a strong control environment for the organisation which includes general ledger controls over transaction processing, reconciliations as well as preparation of risk and control framework reporting packs.
• Drive business performance through planning and forecasting cycles, developing KPI’s and periodic reporting to management.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage all relevant taxes.
• Coordinate year-end and audit preparations ensuring efficient audit process and timely submission of all statutory reports.
• Management of all key stakeholder relationships.
• Supervision of junior members of staff and ensuring effective management of the finance team.

Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Experience in financial services and relevant regulatory requirements.