Job Description

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above vacancy that has arisen within First Mutual Life Assurance Company.
The Job
Reporting to the Finance Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely preparation of IFS compliant financial statements.
• Coordinating the completion and finalisation of the detailed general ledger, trial balance and the audit file on a monthly basis.
• Coordinating and managing internal and external audits including clearance of technical review queries.
• Reviewing the monthly management packs for accuracy and compliance with the Holding Company reporting requirements.
• Providing input for the monthly and quarterly finance reports as well as in the preparation of the company's annual budget.
• Evaluating and monitoring plan profitability and financial performance in line with actuarial guidelines and management targets annually.
• Performing and providing recommendations for all tax related planning to minimize the tax burden of the company.
• Assisting with the execution of the financial strategy in support of annual corporate strategic priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

The Person
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
• Must be a recently qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field.
• Excellent financial analysis and forecasting skills.
• Strong leadership and people management ability with a proven track record in delivering performance in a leadership role.
• Enhanced appreciation of IFSs.
• Experience working in financial services, preferably the insurance sector.

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) and application letters to Group Human Resources via the following email address [email protected]
Applications should be sent by 15 September 2024.