Description

• Equivalent combination of Qualification and Training

• Ensure the preparation of management and statutory financial reports including monthly and year -end reports
• Ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Insurance Act and Regulations
• Performs analytical reviews of balance sheet accounts and key schedules on a monthly/quarterly basis, highlighting corrective action to be taken 
• Monitor and update the chart of accounts as necessary
• Review and validate manual journals.
• Liaise with external Auditors and ensures preparation and necessary support is provided for external audits 
• Ensure that transactions are accounted for in accordance with accounting standards and that financial statements are IAS/IFRS compliant.
• Prepare special financial reports to assist with decision-making
• Develop, implement and ensure compliance with policies, processes and procedures and take corrective action for improvements where necessary
• Develop and implement internal controls policies and procedures that enables timely and accurate processing, analysis and reporting
• Develop and manage a taxation strategy for preparation of tax report and filing of taxes to the relevant authorities in accordance with the relevant Laws.
• Develop Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditure Policy and Procedure
• Review of external valuations for adherence to IFRS/IAS prior to acceptance in financial statements 
• Implements performance standards and ensures departments performance is in line with pre- determined standards. 
• Liaise with the HR department as necessary and ensures that all HR policies and procedures are implemented throughout the Unit
• Ensure the on-going evaluation of employees and implements the appropriate training and development plans where necessary.
• Perform any other duties related to the job function as may be assigned.

• Operate within Policy and Procedure of all applicable Laws and Regulations
• Operates in accordance with the  IAS/IFRS professional standards 
• Operate within the Policy and Procedure of the Company 
• Responsibility for the Company’s financial statements 

• A strong  understanding of the customer service culture and the significance of the customer to the success of the business; Ability to manage key relationships and respond promptly to customer needs

• Ability to influence, motivate and enable others to contribute to the effectiveness and success of the company.

• Culturally sensitive and uses diversity to advance team efforts and enhance performance

• Manage the transformation process as a catalyst for “mind-set” change and changes in attitude and standards of behaviour

• Ability to analyse complex data and prioritise key issues; creates insightful solutions to problems and ensures their proper execution