Associate II: Reporting

About the role

ICEA Lion Group is hiring an Associate II, Reporting for a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi. Reporting to the Manager II, Reporting, the role covers postings into the general ledger, support of periodic and annual financial statements, monthly departmental and branch reporting, expense analysis, fixed assets, and budget support.

Key responsibilities

• Post journal entries into the General Ledger and process routine entries from the policy administration system (ILMS) and the IFRS 17 calculation engine (Prophet)
• Maintain the general ledger, assist with month-end and year-end closure, and support payment approvals and tax obligations such as VAT and corporate instalment tax
• Handle intercompany collections and track staff and fixed asset loans and advances
• Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, physical tagging, verifications and audit schedules
• Help prepare monthly management accounts, budget inputs and budget variance reporting, and support translation of subsidiary reports into local currency
• Support internal and external audits, evaluate loan applications, review agency incentives and payments, and prepare the annual financial statements for the ICEA LION Life Assurance Personal Retirement Scheme

Required profile

• Bachelor of Commerce Accounting degree
• CPA (K) or ACCA professional qualification
• At least five years' experience in a busy finance department, two in a reporting role, preferably in insurance or financial services

Required skills

• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards; IFRS 17 experience is an advantage
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERPs and data analytics tools
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and good communication skills