Accounts Assistant (Fixed-Term, 4 Months)

About the role

Britam is hiring an Accounts Assistant on a 4-month fixed-term contract in Nairobi's Westlands area. The role supports the Finance Operations team by managing high-volume financial transactions in a technology-driven environment, including resolving unallocated premiums, performing reconciliations, keeping financial records and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory standards and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and address discrepancies promptly.
• Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts, suspense accounts and other transaction exceptions within set deadlines.
• Conduct general ledger reconciliations and keep supporting documentation for assigned accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing, ensuring accurate expensing of prepaid schedules.
• Process approved claims and operational payments in line with delegated authority and internal controls.
• Manage and monitor staff travel advances, ensuring timely accounting and recovery of outstanding amounts.
• Coordinate with banks to provide bid bonds and performance guarantees requested by Business Development teams.
• Contribute to Finance Operations process improvements and automation initiatives, plus other assigned duties.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a similar finance role.
• CPA Part 1 qualification.
• Highly analytical, able to challenge existing processes using quantitative data and impact assessment.
• Competent in report writing and development.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proficiency in financial accounting, account analysis and reconciliation.