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Vacancy title:
Chief Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Insurance, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Fidelity Shield Insurance
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The key deliverable for the role is overseeing the entire accounting function, implementing financial policies, systems, and procedures, ensuring the company's financial health, regulatory and statutory compliance, and the integrity of finance operations.
Qualifications.
- University Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Full Professional Qualification in accountancy (CPA or ACCA)
- Membership to relevant professional body such as ICPAK, ACCA
- At least 8 years working experience in a financial institution (preferably an Insurance Company), 5 years in a similar or equivalent position.
- Advance exposure and understanding of IFRS 17 reporting framework
- Exposure and understanding of Insurance Regulatory & Reporting requirements
Key Roles:
- Support the Finance Manager in developing financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Supervise the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard assets
- Prepare financial projections to assist in strategic planning and operational decisions
- Manage and mentor accounting staff, fostering their performance and professional growth
- Work closely with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and IT departments to align financial practices
- Oversee Tax and Reinsurance accounting
- Lead initiatives to enhance financial systems and processes
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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