Background

Jubilee Insurance was established in August 1937, as the first locally incorporated Insurance Company based in Mombasa. Jubilee Insurance has spread its sphere of influence throughout the region to become the largest Composite insurer in East Africa, handling Life, Pensions, General and Medical Insurance. Today, Jubilee is the number one insurer in East Africa with over 450,000 clients. Jubilee Insurance has a network of offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Mauritius. It is the only ISO certified insurance group listed on the three East Africa stock exchanges – The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Its regional offices are highly rated on leadership, quality and risk management and have been awarded an AA- in Kenya and Uganda, and an A+ in Tanzania. For more information, visit www.JubileeInsurance.com.

Jubilee Asset Management Limited (JAML) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings Limited, with a focus on providing fund management and investment advisory products and services to retail and institutional clients. JAML is licensed as a Fund Manager and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA).

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for Senior Accountant within Jubilee Asset Management Limited. The role holder will report to the Assistant Manager -Finance and will be based at our Head Office in Nairobi.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory standards within the asset management company. This position involves managing complex accounting processes, supporting investment operations, and providing strategic insights to senior management. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to optimize financial performance.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Operational

• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance and trend analysis; and maintain financial dashboards for performance monitoring.
• General Ledger & Transaction Management – Oversee general ledger integrity, ensure accurate postings and reconciliations, manage month-end/year-end close, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Collective Investment Schemes Reporting – Record and reconcile investment transactions and prepare financial statements for the schemes.
• Process Improvement & Technology Integration – Identify automation opportunities, streamline accounting processes, implement best practices, and participate in system upgrades to ensure proper integration with investment platforms.
• Treasury Management – Monitor cash flow, forecast liquidity needs, and optimize working capital through effective receivables and payables management.
• Leadership & Team Development – Mentor junior accountants and provide guidance on complex accounting matters, fostering continuous improvement within the finance team.

2. Strategy

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning – Assist in annual budget preparation, conduct scenario analysis, analyse budget variances, and recommend corrective actions to support optimal financial performance.

3. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with statutory and tax regulations, internal control frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Prepare regulatory filings, support internal controls, and liaise with external auditors during audits.

4. People and Culture

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in cross-functional project teams to drive collaboration, innovation, and accountability across departments and the Group.
• Employee Collaboration Index: Participate in a minimum of 2 company projects per year with an 80% success rate and engage in at least 1 Group-wide project per year.
• Skills and Competency Development Index: 100% compliance with your training plan annually to support personal and professional growth, ensuring alignment with career paths and future challenges.
• Cultural Alignment Index (CAI): Attain the Company’s CAI target score by embedding Jubilee’s values (e.g., innovation, teamwork, excellence) into project execution and team dynamics.
• Conflict Resolution: Address interpersonal or project-related conflicts constructively, maintaining team morale and focus on shared goals.
• Resource Advocacy: Communicate needs (e.g., tools, training, support) to supervisors to ensure personal and team success.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and financial interpretation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication & reporting skills.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy with a process-improvement mindset
• Ethical integrity & professionalism

Academic Background & Relevant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required
• Minimum 5–7 years in accounting, with at least 3 years in asset management or financial services.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, investment accounting, and financial modelling; strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle) and advanced Excel.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance and trend analysis; and maintain financial dashboards for performance monitoring.
• General Ledger & Transaction Management – Oversee general ledger integrity, ensure accurate postings and reconciliations, manage month-end/year-end close, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Collective Investment Schemes Reporting – Record and reconcile investment transactions and prepare financial statements for the schemes.
• Process Improvement & Technology Integration – Identify automation opportunities, streamline accounting processes, implement best practices, and participate in system upgrades to ensure proper integration with investment platforms.
• Treasury Management – Monitor cash flow, forecast liquidity needs, and optimize working capital through effective receivables and payables management.
• Leadership & Team Development – Mentor junior accountants and provide guidance on complex accounting matters, fostering continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning – Assist in annual budget preparation, conduct scenario analysis, analyse budget variances, and recommend corrective actions to support optimal financial performance.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with statutory and tax regulations, internal control frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Prepare regulatory filings, support internal controls, and liaise with external auditors during audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in cross-functional project teams to drive collaboration, innovation, and accountability across departments and the Group.
• Employee Collaboration Index: Participate in a minimum of 2 company projects per year with an 80% success rate and engage in at least 1 Group-wide project per year.
• Skills and Competency Development Index: 100% compliance with your training plan annually to support personal and professional growth, ensuring alignment with career paths and future challenges.
• Cultural Alignment Index (CAI): Attain the Company’s CAI target score by embedding Jubilee’s values (e.g., innovation, teamwork, excellence) into project execution and team dynamics.
• Conflict Resolution: Address interpersonal or project-related conflicts constructively, maintaining team morale and focus on shared goals.
• Resource Advocacy: Communicate needs (e.g., tools, training, support) to supervisors to ensure personal and team success.

• Strong analytical and financial interpretation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication & reporting skills.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy with a process-improvement mindset
• Ethical integrity & professionalism

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required
• Minimum 5–7 years in accounting, with at least 3 years in asset management or financial services.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, investment accounting, and financial modelling; strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle) and advanced Excel.