Exciting career opportunities in the insurance industry
Our client, a newly-established Insurance Brokerage Company, has vacancies in the following positions.
1. Job Title: Regional Manager
(2 Positions: Coast and Western Regions)
Job purpose
To oversee all the company’s operations within the region; including overall administration, development and implementation of appropriate marketing strategies and liaison with clients and all stakeholders in the region; and subsequent reporting to the head office.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Our client, a newly-established Insurance Brokerage Company, has vacancies in the following positions.
1. Job Title: Regional Manager
(2 Positions: Coast and Western Regions)
Job purpose
To oversee all the company’s operations within the region; including overall administration, development and implementation of appropriate marketing strategies and liaison with clients and all stakeholders in the region; and subsequent reporting to the head office.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Leadership in and oversight of all marketing activities in the region, in close consultation with the General Manager, including identifying and closing regional cross-selling opportunities;
- overseeing all underwriting activities of the company within the region;
- pricing of new and renewal business in the region in accordance with strategy utilizing underwriting guidelines and premium targets;
- preparation of relevant reports and filing of returns to the head office;
- developing relevant documentation, intermediary and client service policies, systems and procedures to support the company’s regional operations;
- managing ongoing account activity relationships through the deployment of appropriate interpersonal skills and advanced negotiation skills; and
- representing the company at industry-focused events within the region.
Minimum Academic qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Insurance Option or its equivalent.
Professional Qualifications:
- ACII/AIIK
- Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage
Work Experience:
- 5 years working experience within the insurance industry with demonstrated understanding of insurance underwriting parameters, initiative, judgement, drive and ability to produce results with minimum supervision.
2. Job Title: Accountant
(1 Position: Head Office)
Job Purpose
To oversee the duties and responsibilities of the accounting function, both at the headquarters and in the regions including; preparing journal entries; maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers; preparing account and bank reconciliations; monthly business closings and account analysis.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
(1 Position: Head Office)
Job Purpose
To oversee the duties and responsibilities of the accounting function, both at the headquarters and in the regions including; preparing journal entries; maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers; preparing account and bank reconciliations; monthly business closings and account analysis.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts;
- prepare,consolidate and control annual budget;
- maintain all books of accounts;
- prepare general operations ledger;
- journal entries;
- monthly business closings and monthly financial statements;
- accounts receivable and accounts payable;
- account/bank reconciliations; control all expenditures as per budgets;
- forecast premium collection to facilitate financial planning;
- oversee tax computations and returns;
- payroll administration;
- facilitation of the audit process; document all accounting information;
- keep custody of all accountable documents;
- develop and enforce internal financial controls and procedures.
Minimum Academic qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting option or its equivalent.
Professional Qualifications:
- CPA (K) or its equivalent.
Work Experience:
5 Years work experience with sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting; technical accounting skills; previous experience of general accounting; and proficiency in relevant accounting software.
3. Job Title: Secretary/Office Administrator
(2 Positions in Coast and Western Region)
Job Purpose:
To oversee the administration, coordination and overall management of the office policies, procedures and scheduling and be responsible for day to day office activities.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
5 Years work experience with sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting; technical accounting skills; previous experience of general accounting; and proficiency in relevant accounting software.
3. Job Title: Secretary/Office Administrator
(2 Positions in Coast and Western Region)
Job Purpose:
To oversee the administration, coordination and overall management of the office policies, procedures and scheduling and be responsible for day to day office activities.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of all office policies and procedures;
- scheduling of office activities in a timely manner;
- operate and maintain efficient filing systems;
- manage both incoming and outgoing mail; maintain office diary and organize work itinerary;
- type letters, memos and reports;
- manage telephone, fax and e-mails;
- manage and order supplies within the budgetary provisions and guidelines;
- oversee and manage performance of office support staff.
Academic qualifications:
- Minimum of Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Degree in Business related field is preferable.
- Basic Accounting knowledge preferred.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of office management experience preferably in the insurance industry, with strong leadership, management and organizational, skills, assertiveness, creativity and innovation;
- ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively and determining appropriate courses of action; high degree of emotional maturity;
- flexible with well developed interpersonal skills.
4. Job Title: Office Assistant
(2 Positions in Coast and Western Region)
Job Purpose
To provide general office support services to facilitate effective realization of organizational goals and objectives.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
(2 Positions in Coast and Western Region)
Job Purpose
To provide general office support services to facilitate effective realization of organizational goals and objectives.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist in all messengerial duties as requested;
- develop and regularly update mailing lists;
- distribute all incoming and outgoing mails;
- undertake all dispatch duties as necessary;
- gather and collect information as may be instructed; and
- perform any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Academic Qualifications
- Minimum O’ Level with Minimum Division 3 or Grade C.
Professional/Technical Qualifications
- Training in basic Office Administration is preferred.
Work Experience
- 5 years relevant experience in an office setting with maturity, discretion, enthusiasm and positive attitude;
- good organizational skills and record keeping;
- oral and written communication skills;
- self starter who can work independently;
- skills in establishing priorities and managing workload;
- ability to follow directives; and high level of integrity.
The Executive Search,Selection and Placement Division,
Eliud & Associates(E&A),
4th Floor-Consolidated Bank House,Koinange Street
P.O. Box 9483-00100(G.P.O),
Tel: O20-2243623,
Nairobi.
E-Mail: eliud_associates@yahoo.com or eliudowalo@gmail.com
