About this role
Britam
Accounts Assistant Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate Experience 1 year Location Nairobi Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job Purpose:
To support the Finance Operations function by processing high-volume financial transactions in a technology-enabled environment, resolving unlocated premiums, reconciliations, financial record maintenance, and compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls to support efficient business operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
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Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts, suspense items and other transactional exceptions within agreed timelines.
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Perform general Ledger reconciliations and maintain support schedules for assigned accounts.
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Support month-end closing ensuring proper expensing of all Prepaid schedules.
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Process approved claims and operational payments in accordance with delegated authority limits and internal controls.
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Maintain and monitor staff travel advances, ensuring timely accounting and recovery of outstanding balances.
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Liaise with Banks to provide Business Development teams with all requested Bid bonds and performance Guarantees.
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Support Finance Operations process improvements, automation initiatives and other duties as assigned.
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Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
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Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications required and Essential Competencies - External
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or its equivalent.
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At least one years’ experience in a similar position.
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CPA Part 1.
Technical/ Functional competencies:
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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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Financial Accounting.
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Accounts Analysis and reconciliation.
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Analytical –highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
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Report writing-ability to develop reports.
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