Accountant Financial Reporting

About the role

The Accountant Financial Reporting will join APA Life Assurance in Nairobi to prepare statutory and management financial statements, support IFRS 17 reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and company policies.
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes and support the actuarial team with IFRS 17 inputs and output analysis.
• Review general ledger balances, record accruals, provisions, pre‑payments and adjustments.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance and regulatory disclosures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial planning.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and ensure timely provision of audit data.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably with IFRS 17 reporting.
• Experience in statutory reporting, audit management and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IFRS 17 standards.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies for financial reporting and automation.